usurped

[US]/juːˈzɜːpt/
[UK]/juːˈzɜrpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to take or use something without the right to do so

Phrases & Collocations

usurped power

usurped authority

usurped position

usurped rights

usurped control

usurped land

usurped title

usurped influence

usurped role

Example Sentences

the throne was usurped by a rival faction.

he felt that his authority had been usurped.

the company usurped the market share of its competitors.

they usurped power during the political upheaval.

her ideas were usurped without any credit.

the rebels usurped control of the city.

his position was usurped by a more qualified candidate.

the rights of the citizens were usurped by the government.

many feared that their freedoms would be usurped.

he accused his colleagues of usurping his ideas.

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