usurp vs assume

assume vs usurp

usurp and assume both are verbs.

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

As verbs, usurp and assume are synonyms defined as:

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

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

usurp (verb)	assume (verb)
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession	put clothing on one's body
take the place of	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
	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 usurp and assume

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