assume vs usurp

usurp vs assume

assume and usurp both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assume	No	No	Yes	No
usurp	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, assume and usurp are synonyms defined as:

assume and usurp: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Other synonyms of assume include arrogate, seize, take over.

assume (verb)	usurp (verb)
put clothing on one's body	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	take the place of
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Difference between assume and usurp

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