unseat
Americanverb (used with object)
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to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
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to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action.
The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.
verb
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to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc
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to depose from office or position
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Present
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unseatsimple
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unseatssimple
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have unseatedperfect
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has unseatedperfect
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am unseatingprogressive
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are unseatingprogressive
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is unseatingprogressive
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have been unseatingperfect progressive
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has been unseatingperfect progressive
Past
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unseatedsimple
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had unseatedperfect
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was unseatingprogressive
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were unseatingprogressive
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had been unseatingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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Kim’s nuclear program thus far has proven to be a deterrent against military attacks or attempts to forcibly unseat him from power, enabling him to shift his focus to the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna is looking for a second term in office, but he faces a list of candidates looking to unseat him as head of the largest sheriff’s department in the country.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He has also attempted to unseat another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, over fraud allegations.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
He has gone from a rank outsider to the man who is widely expected to unseat Orban.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“They have peace with both humans and rats now. They do not want to unseat it.”
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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