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Meaning
Verb
●
To
seize
power from another, usually by
illegitimate
means.
●
To use and
assume
the
coat of arms
of another person.
●
To take the place
rightfully
belonging
to someone
or something
else.
●
To
make use
of.
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Origin
usurp
English
usurper
French
ūsūrpāre
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Overthrow
Supplant
Subvert
Depose
Dethrone
Relinquish
Oust
Reclaim
Seize
Overrule
Undermine
Unseat
Legitimize
Monopolize
Abdicate
Supersede
Subjugate
Reassert
Destroy
Overpower
Wrest
Lose
Renounce
Acquire
Abrogate
Cede
Retain
Challenge
Threaten
Exploit
Dismantle
Override
Regain
Assert
Liberate
Abolish
Revoke
Defy
Hold
Confiscate
Accept
Preserve
Abuse
Deny
Quash
Subordinate
Possess
Assume
Uphold
Invade
Overturn
Inherit
Wield
Conquer
Disrupt
Represent
Dismiss
Command
Displace
Misuse
Abandon
Take Away
More
Rhymes
Purp
Herp
Terp
Twerp
Usurp
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