past form and past participle
Took someone’s position or power without having the right to do so.
The general usurped control of the government.
The prince usurped his cousin’s position.
American English
How to pronounce usurped
verbC1
yooSERPT
/ˌjuˈsɚpt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of usurp
Took someone’s position or power without having the right to do so.
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