👑usurp

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king.

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

Example Expressions

usurp power

Synonyms

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

Entry 1

seize, appropriate, commandeer, grab

Entry 2

seize, take over, overthrow, supplant

Antonyms

relinquish, surrender, yield

Entry 1

relinquish, surrender

Entry 2

surrender, yield, relinquish

Collocations

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

Entry 1

usurp power, usurp throne, usurp authority

Entry 2

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