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Supplanting (Noun)

Meaning

Act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The newcomer's aggressive networking was seen as an attempt at supplanting the current team leader.
  • Her rival's behind-the-scenes manipulation led to a subtle supplanting of the original candidate's position.
  • The company's takeover was a result of supplanting the competition through strategic alliances and covert marketing.
  • The politician's aide was accused of engaging in supplanting the existing leadership through cunning and deceit.
  • The up-and-coming artist's popularity was perceived as a supplanting of the established artist's fame and influence.

Synonyms

  • Displacement

Hypernyms

  • Replacing

Related Words

  • Supplant (verb)
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