What does usurped mean?

"Usurped" means to seize and hold (a position, power, or right) illegally or by force. It implies taking something that rightfully belongs to someone else, often through illegal or unfair means.

Here are some examples:

* The ambitious general usurped the throne from the rightful heir.

* The dictator usurped power after a violent coup.

* The company usurped its competitors' market share by using unfair tactics.

Here are some synonyms for "usurped":

* Seized

* Taken over

* Appropriated

* Grabbed

* Stolen

* Snatched

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