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usurp - Dictionary definition and meaning for usurp

USURP

(verb) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town", "he usurped my rights", "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
synonyms : arrogate , assume , seize , take over
(verb) take the place of
"gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke"

Mnemonics for usurp

(Tag: ) usurp - If I make use of your power forcefully then I am usurping.
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(Tag: ) us(e)+ur+p(ower)
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(Tag: Hindi) may sound like HARPna (appropriate)
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(Tag: ) its "US" not "UR" "P"roperty..take by force or as one's possession
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(Tag: ) Sounds like User UP.Your rights of user are SEIZED FORCEFULLY by hacker.
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(Tag: ) Usurp and swoop. You swoop down (attack) on someone and take possesion of his powers (usurp).
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(Tag: ) Upset: He upset my plans to usurp the government.
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(Tag: ) u r surp(snake)..so u always seize another power
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(Tag: ) The US (united States) like to take other country by force
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