usurp
/juˈsɜrp/
verb
- To take and hold power, a position, or a right illegally or by force.
- She felt her younger brother was trying to usurp her role as the family leader.
- The general tried to usurp the throne from the king.
- A rival company attempted to usurp our market share through unfair tactics.
- To take someone else's place or position in a way that is not right or fair.
- The popular streaming service has usurped cable TV as the main way people watch shows.
- He accused his coworker of trying to usurp his position on the project.
- New technology has usurped many traditional jobs in the factory.