Synonyms

oust

American

[oust] / aʊst /

verb (used with object)

to expel or remove from a place or position occupied.

The bouncer ousted the drunk;
to oust the prime minister in the next election.

Synonyms:

dislodge, evict, banish, eject
Law. to eject or evict; dispossess.

oust British

/ aʊst /

verb

to force out of a position or place; supplant or expel
property law to deprive (a person) of the possession of land

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Etymology

Origin of oust

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Anglo-French ouster “to remove,” Old French oster, from Latin obstāre “to stand in the way, oppose” ( ob- ob- + stāre “to stand ”)

Example Sentences

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But in some cases, the mania led to lasting change: individual traders successfully ousted the chief executive of Opendoor in August.

From The Wall Street Journal

They pledged to address the demands of younger "Gen Z" protesters following deadly anti-corruption demonstrations in September that ousted the government.

From Barron's

Despite her poor health, her party had earlier said that Zia would contest general elections expected in February, the first since a revolution which led to the ousting of Zia's rival, Sheikh Hasina.

From BBC

Ties between the neighbours have deteriorated since ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the pro-democracy uprising and sought refuge in India.

From Barron's

Yoon was ousted in April and is now in prison following a brief but disastrous imposition of martial law.

From Barron's

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