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 overThe Britishers usurped the Indian Emperors. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) take the place of
"gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke"
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Mnemonics for usurp
(Tag: ) us(e)+ur+p(ower)
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(Tag: ) usurp - If I make use of your power forcefully then I am usurping.
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(Tag: ) u r surp(snake)..so u always seize another power
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(Tag: ) its "US" not "UR" "P"roperty..take by force or as one's possession
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(Tag: Hindi) may sound like HARPna (appropriate)
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(Tag: ) Sounds like User UP.Your rights of user are SEIZED FORCEFULLY by hacker.
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(Tag: ) 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...
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(Tag: ) The US (united States) like to take other country by force
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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: hindi) U-under a Sarp(snake). Taking taking power
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(Tag: ) Upset: He upset my plans to usurp the government.
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