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.