1. people who take someone’s position of power illegally or by force
Usage: plural of usurper

Examples

• The usurpers seized control of the government during the military coup.
• History is filled with stories of usurpers who overthrew legitimate kings.
• The rightful heir fought to reclaim his throne from the usurpers.
• Many citizens refused to recognize the usurpers as their lawful rulers.
• The usurpers maintained power through fear and intimidation.
• Revolutionary forces eventually defeated the usurpers and restored democracy.