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usurp

/juːˈzɜːp/

/juˈzɜrp/

usurpverb

usurped

Past Simple

usurped

Past Participle

usurping

Gerund

/juːˈzɜːp/

/juˈzɜrp/

Translations

He tried to usurp the throne from the rightful king.

Он пытался узурпировать трон у законного короля.

Additional translations

Definitions

To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

The general attempted to usurp the throne from the king.

To take the place of someone in a position of power or importance, often without the right to do so.

She feared that her assistant might usurp her role in the company.

Synonyms

take over

Antonyms

usurppast participle

Definitions

Seized or taken over illegally or by force.

The council voted to reclaim the usurped lands.

usurpgerund / present participle

Definitions

Actively engaged in seizing power, position, or rights without legal authority.

The usurping rebels installed their own leadership.