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The king was usurped by his own brother.
To take someone's power or rights in a forceful way.
The rebels tried to usurp the government.
She feared someone would usurp her position at work.
The new leader usurped control of the organization.
usurp power
usurp authority
usurp rights
overthrow
seize
take over
He tried to usurp the leader's position.
To take control of something without the right to do so.
She attempted to usurp his authority at work.
They plotted to usurp the throne.
The group tried to usurp control of the project.
usurp power
usurp authority
usurp control
overthrow
seize
take over