to usurp

The phrase “to usurp” has 3 syllables: to u-surp

It's pronounced as /tu juˈsɜrp/


What is synonym and antonym for to usurp?

In the thesaurus, “to usurp” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for to usurp along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for to usurp

  • appropriate
  • commandeer
  • expropriate
  • seize
  • take over

Antonyms for to usurp

  • abdicate
  • give up
  • relinquish
  • restore
  • surrender

Example Sentences

  • The general attempted to usurp the throne from the rightful king.
  • He was accused of trying to usurp his colleague’s authority at work.
  • The rebel group sought to usurp control of the region.
  • It is unethical to usurp someone else’s ideas and claim them as your own.
  • The vice president refused to usurp the powers reserved for the president.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to to usurp, such as: abdicate, appropriate, commandeer, expropriate, give up, relinquish, restore.

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