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usurp

verb

/juˈzɜrp/

Meaning

to take someone's position of power illegally or by force

To take someone else's position or power illegally or by force.

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king.

usurp power

seize, take over, overthrow, supplant, appropriate, commandeer, grab

Entry 1

seize, take over, overthrow, supplant

Entry 2

seize, appropriate, commandeer, grab

surrender, yield, relinquish

Entry 1

surrender, yield, relinquish

Entry 2

relinquish, surrender

usurp power, usurp authority, usurp throne, usurp position, usurp control, usurp rights

Entry 1

usurp power, usurp authority, usurp throne, usurp position, usurp control, usurp rights

Entry 2

usurp power, usurp throne, usurp authority

to be the hidden cause or basis of something

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.