transitive verb to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force.While the king was away from the capital, his scheming brother usurped the throne.She felt…

noun a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument.She…

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adjective of, in, or taking place on the water.These birds live in aquatic areas.I’ve always enjoyed aquatic sports such as scuba diving.There are various aquatic events at the Summer Olympics. See the…

noun danger or risk.Ice poses the greatest hazard for winter driving. See the full entry