Usurp

September 1, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Usurp

Verb
हड़पना
Definition

To take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Contextual Sentence: "The dictator usurped the throne from the rightful heir."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'Us' + 'urp' (like 'uproot') – to uproot someone from power.
Synonyms
seize appropriate supplant
Antonyms
relinquish surrender yield