verbformalless common
to take someone’s position or power without having the right to do so
The general usurped control of the government.
Common phrases & grammar
usurp power · usurp authority
American English
How to pronounce usurps
verbC1
yooSERPS
/ˌjuˈsɚps/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: usurp
to take someone’s position or power without having the right to do so
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