usurp (u-surp)
Definition
verb. to seize and hold power or authority in an illegal or unjust manner
Example Sentence
The wealthy landowners tried to usurp power from the queen.
Synonyms
take over; accroach; annex; appropriate
Antonyms
give in; relinquish; surrender
Rhymes
- burp
- chirp
- earp
- serpe
- slurp
- hjerpe
- usurp