Usurper Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Usurper [yoo-sur-per]

NOUN

Someone who seizes someone else's position or power by force or without any legal right to do so.
One who takes the place of another by force.

Example

"The villagers are in fear because of some usurpers in their neighbour."

"He was a usurper of the throne."

Synonyms

Autocrat, Boss, Chief, Commander, Despot, Fascist, Leader, Tycoon, Tyrant, Hitler

Antonyms

Employee, Follower, Worker