Usurp
Usurp (verb) /juːˈzɜːp/ /-ˈsɜːp/
to seize or use something unacceptably – take control of something illegally – seize power – take over – arrogate:
Usurp in context
Many conscious attempts were made to push back the opportunistic people who intended to usurp authority and power after the monarch relinquished the throne.
In a dramatic turn of events, the once loyal advisor decided to usurp the throne, seizing power from the rightful king. His ambition and cunning were unmatched, and he quickly consolidated his control over the kingdom. The people, caught off guard by this sudden change in leadership, were left to ponder the future under their new ruler, wondering if the usurpation would lead to prosperity or further turmoil. This act of usurping not only altered the political landscape but also set the stage for a series of power struggles and conflicts that would define the era.
Antonym
relinquish
Parts of speech
- Noun: usurpation
- Adjective: usurping
