Definition of Usurp

to take over; to seize or use something without authority

Examples of Usurp in a sentence

Since Lisa could not attend the dance, Marie had plans to usurp the title of homecoming queen.  🔊

After the king dies, his brother will usurp the throne from the prince.  🔊

While the dictator had no legal power, he felt it was his right to usurp the government’s position.  🔊

The president does not usurp his position because he is elected by the people.  🔊

You must be crazy with this attempt to usurp the ship’s captain!  🔊

If it is necessary, the government has the right to usurp your land.  🔊

Is your ambition driving you to usurp your boss?  🔊

Since no one knew his twin brother was dead, Roger had no problem when he tried to usurp his brother’s extravagant lifestyle.  🔊

The adorable pony will usurp you of all your carrots if you stand too close to him.  🔊

Because she was evil, the stepmother attempted to completely usurp the role of the children's mother.  🔊

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