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Synonyms of arrogate

3 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for arrogate is usurp. Other synonyms of arrogate are commandeer and expropriate. The opposite of arrogate is abandon.

Synonyms and similar words for arrogate

verbTo appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

Opposite of arrogate

verbTo appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

Meaning of arrogate

  1. verb To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

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Questions about synonyms of arrogate

What is another word for arrogate?
Arrogate has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as usurp, commandeer and expropriate.
What is the opposite of arrogate?
The opposite of arrogate is abandon.
What does arrogate mean?
Arrogate means to appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.

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