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oust

verb
/aʊst/

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example Sentences

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

Synonyms

expel, overthrow, remove, eject

Antonyms

install, appoint, keep

Collocations

oust leader, oust from power, oust authority

Related Vocabularies

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to make something known; to reveal information that was previously secret or hidden

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