What is another word for co-option?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊˈɒpʃən] (IPA) 
Co-option is a term that means to appropriate or adopt something, typically for one's own advantage. Synonyms for co-option include assimilation, integration, inclusion, appropriation, absorption, annexation, and takeover. These words imply various degrees of power and force in acquiring something, from peaceful assimilation to a hostile takeover. Nevertheless, all these synonyms connote the same basic idea of taking something for oneself. Co-option can refer to taking over a group, a person's identity, or an idea, depending on the context. Regardless of the nuances in meaning, use of these synonyms suggests the act of taking control, often without regard for the original owner's desires or needs.
