present participle
It describes taking someone’s position or power without having the right to do so.
The rebels are usurping the elected government’s authority.
By usurping the throne, the prince started a civil war.
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How to pronounce usurping
verbC1
yooSERpihng
/ˌjuˈsɚ.pɪŋ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of usurp
It describes taking someone’s position or power without having the right to do so.
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