CEFR C2

usurp

verb

Meaning

Take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Examples

The vice president attempted to usurp the president's authority during the crisis.
Rebels sought to usurp control of the government after the election results were disputed.

Synonyms: seize, take over, appropriate, supplant

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usurp (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /juːˈzɜːrp/

Definition

Take a position of power or importance illegally or by force.

Examples

The vice president attempted to usurp the president's authority during the crisis.
Rebels sought to usurp control of the government after the election results were disputed.
He felt his colleague was trying to usurp his role as the project lead.

How to Use usurp

usurp [position/power] (collocation): To take control of a specific office or role. — "The rival faction tried to usurp the leadership position."
usurp [someone's] [role] (collocation): To take over a role belonging to another person. — "He had no right to usurp her role as the primary spokesperson."

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