usurp

Meaning of usurp

verb

To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
To use and assume the coat of arms of another person.
To take the place rightfully belonging to someone or something else.
To make use of.

Information about usurp

It is a verb.
The plural form of usurp is: usurps.
Languages in which usurp is used:
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- Catalan
- English

Hyphenation of usurp

usurp

It consists of 1 syllables and 5 chars.
usurp is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

usurp synonyms

Meaning assume:

assume, seize, arrogate

Translation of usurp

Italian: assumere, usurpare
French: usurper
Portuguese: usurpar
Spanish: usurpar
German: bemächtigen

Anagrams of usurp

Words that rhyme with usurp

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