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