Usurp – Take illegally or by force
(Pronounced yoo-surp)
To remember the definition of the word usurp, use the following mnemonic:
You surprised (usurp) me by just taking my stuff by force.
Examples of usurp in a sentence
The crook attempted to usurp the lady's belongings.
The kings long lost cousin plotted to usurp the throne.
The vice-president wanted to usurp the president.
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