USURPED
Dictionary entry overview: What does usurped mean? • USURPED (adjective)
The adjective USURPED has 1 sense:
1. (used especially of the rights of another) seized and held by force
Familiarity information: USURPED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• USURPED (adjective)
Meaning:
(used especially of the rights of another) seized and held by force
Context example:
the usurped crown sat heavy on his head
Similar:
taken (having possession gained especially by force or effort)
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