oust

🇺🇸 /aʊst/ 🇬🇧 /aʊst/
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verb
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to remove someone from a position or job, often to take their place

The rebels tried to oust the king from his throne.

translation

v. to remove someone from a position or job, often to take their place

Word Forms

3rd Present ousts
Past ousted
Perfect ousted
Progressive ousting