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usurp - Dictionary definition and meaning for word usurp

Definition
(verb) seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Synonyms : arrogate , assume , seize , take over
Example Sentence
  • 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
Definition
(verb) take the place of
Example Sentence
  • gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for usurp

us(e)+ur+p(ower)
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by jahnavi89
usurp - If I make use of your power forcefully then I am usurping.
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by it's_me
its "US" not "UR" "P"roperty..take by force or as one's possession
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by ArDoR
u r surp(snake)..so u always seize another power
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by SHAKAL
may sound like HARPna (appropriate)
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by userdce
Sounds like User UP.Your rights of user are SEIZED FORCEFULLY by hacker.
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by ksameer_coep
U(use) + surp(Surf excel) >> by using surf (its dirt removing force), u will seize the kingdom of or kill germs and bacteria and dirt on clothes...
1       1

by RajeshBorkar
Usurp and swoop. You swoop down (attack) on someone and take possesion of his powers (usurp).
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by pushpa_edit
The US (united States) like to take other country by force
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by saurabhkumar87
Upset: He upset my plans to usurp the government.
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by subhasish
U-under a Sarp(snake). Taking taking power
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by vicky0812
use ur surf powder power
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by sansecretcp

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