Assert and Overthrow

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.

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Overthrow and assert are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overthrow" instead a verb "Assert".

Overthrow verb - Rule against.

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Assert and overthrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assert" instead a verb "Overthrow".

Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing

humanity	assert humanity	overthrow humanity
control	assert control	overthrow control
society	assert society	overthrow society
god	assert god	overthrow god
Other words: way, rule, authority, empire, boss.

When Celestia and Luna first overthrow Discord, he shows up to assert his control.

Source: Big Bad / Fan Fiction
A good deal of the game is about the servile's struggles to either gain respect from the shapers, overthrow them, or assert their loyalty to the shapers.

Source: Servant Race

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