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usurp
verb
To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- U
- Ends with
- P
- Contains
- SUR
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
/juːˈzɜːp/ /juˈsɝp/
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Meaning
Definitions
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.