verb
- took someone’s position of power illegally or by force
Usage: past tense of usurp
Examples
- The general usurped the king’s throne in a military coup.
- She felt her authority had been usurped by the new manager.
- The rebel leader usurped control of the government.
- He usurped his brother’s rightful inheritance.
- The committee chair was usurped by a more popular member.
- Foreign invaders usurped the local ruler’s power.