usurp — to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /juˈzɜːrp/
Korean meaning: 권력이나 지위를 불법적으로 빼앗다, 찬탈하다
Korean pronunciation: 유**저**프
Example Sentences
- The ambitious duke plotted to usurp the crown from his own brother.
- My cat has completely usurped my spot on the couch and refuses to move.
- The new manager tried to usurp all decision-making authority from the team leader.
usurp
VERB//juˈzɜːrp//
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
A rebel general usurps the throne by forcefully seizing the crown
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Usurp the throne, then slurp and burp!
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Origin
From Latin 'usurpare', meaning to take into use or seize, derived from 'usus' (use) and 'rapere' (to seize or take). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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“The ambitious duke plotted to usurp the crown from his own brother.”
“My cat has completely usurped my spot on the couch and refuses to move.”
“The new manager tried to usurp all decision-making authority from the team leader.”
“Social media influencers are slowly usurping traditional celebrities' fame.”
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