Associations to the word «Usurp»
Noun
- Throne
- Kingship
- Synapse
- Vizier
- Tyrant
- Traitor
- Heretic
- Dominion
- Nephew
- Maximus
- Sovereignty
- Dictator
- Ambition
- Authority
- Moderation
- Macbeth
- Thebes
- Overthrow
- Claudius
- Rights
- Dynasty
- Heir
- Crown
- Tyranny
- Power
- Treason
- Coup
- Zeus
- Emperor
- Ruler
- Semblance
- Wei
- Regent
- Accused
- Constantine
- Harrow
- Nobles
- Cloning
- Caliph
- Sway
- Henchman
- Nest
- Inheritance
- Domination
- Vassal
- Emir
- Pretext
- Quixote
- Claimant
- Anarchy
- Persia
- Attempt
- Censure
- Principality
- Wen
- Nobility
- Dare
- Sovereign
- Uncle
- Empress
- Empire
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
USURP, verb. To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
USURP, verb. To use and assume the coat of arms of another person.
USURP, verb. (obsolete) To make use of.
Dictionary definition
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".
USURP, verb. Take the place of; "gloom had usurped mirth at the party after the news of the terrorist act broke".
Wise words
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