O
AI-generated image

usurped

/ˈʌsɝːrpɪd/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does usurped mean?

verb

to take or seize power or control from someone, often by force or deceit, or to obtain something by unfair means.

Example

"The new CEO was accused of having usurped the company's assets for personal gain."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for usurped?

What's the opposite of usurped?

Rhymes with usurped