usurped

[yoo-surpt]

usurped Definition

• 1. to take someone's power, position, or property without the right to do so and without asking permission
• 2. to use something without the right to do so

Using usurped: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "usurped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The military has usurped power from the elected government.

• Example

  He usurped his brother's role as CEO of the company.

• Example

  The new manager usurped my responsibilities without consulting me.

• Example

  The thief usurped the jewels from the museum.

usurped Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for usurped

• seize
• appropriate
• commandeer
• annex
• take over

Antonyms for usurped

• relinquish
• surrender
• yield

Phrases with usurped

• usurp someone's throne

  to take someone's position of power, especially by force

  Example

  The prince usurped his father's throne and became king.

• usurp someone's authority

  to take someone's power or control over a situation

  Example

  The teacher was angry when the student tried to usurp her authority in the classroom.

• usurp someone's place

  to take someone's position or role

  Example

  The new employee tried to usurp my place as team leader.

Origins of usurped

from Latin 'usurpare', meaning 'to seize and hold (power, rights, etc.) by force or without legal authority'

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Summary: usurped in Brief

'Usurped' [yoo-surpt] means taking someone's power, position, or property without the right to do so and without asking permission. It can also mean using something without the right to do so. Examples include 'The military has usurped power from the elected government.' and 'The thief usurped the jewels from the museum.' 'Usurped' extends into phrases like 'usurp someone's throne,' and 'usurp someone's authority,' denoting taking someone's position of power or control over a situation.