unseat

[uhn-seet]

verb (used with object)

1. to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.

2. to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action.

   The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.

unseat

/ ʌnˈsiːt /

verb

1. to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc

2. to depose from office or position

Word History and Origins

Origin of unseat¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + seat

Example Sentences

Raul Claros, business consultant and candidate seeking to unseat Hernandez in the June election, told the commission that he believes $2.3 million is just the start of the city’s investment to rescue MacArthur Park.

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Graham Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer, is hoping to unseat longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in what is likely to be one of the most competitive Senate races next year.

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On the streets of Venezuela, meanwhile, some hope that the American threats and show of military force just might lead Maduro to abdicate or for others in his inner circle to unseat him from power.

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If the U.S. president considers attacks on cartel operations anywhere in the region to be within his purview, it’s reasonable to assume that unseating Mr. Maduro is on the agenda.

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Paxton’s accumulation of wealth has become a key campaign issue as he vies to unseat U.S.

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Related Words

• depose 
• dethrone 
• replace 
• upset