1verb
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
“He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town”
01 Word definition
usurp
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is USURP a word?
Yes. USURP is a 5-letter verb. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
U-S-U-R-PHow do you spell USURP?
USURP contains 5 letters, begins with U, and ends with P.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗assumeseizetake overarrogate
02 Letter breakdown
How is USURP spelled?
U1S2U3R4P5
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How do you spell USURP?
USURP is spelled U-S-U-R-P. It contains 5 letters.