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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Origin of unseat
Vocabulary lists containing unseat
Example Sentences
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He has also attempted to unseat another Fed governor, Lisa Cook, over fraud allegations.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Calanche is also receiving supporting funds: the Fix Los Angeles PAC Supporting Calanche, Ugarte and Park for City Council 2026 has spent about $46,000 on her campaign to unseat Hernandez.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Does he hope the people rise up and unseat the new leader?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Bennett, a Democrat, is running in a competitive race to unseat Republican Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
I remember being small and looking up, wondering if the rumble could unseat the heavens.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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