deposing

[dɪˈpəʊzɪŋ]

deposing Definition

• 1. removing someone from a powerful position, especially a monarch or other ruler
• 2. testifying or giving evidence under oath

Using deposing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deposing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The king was deposed by a military coup.

• Example

  The witness was deposed in the court case.

• Example

  The board of directors voted to depose the CEO.

• Example

  The prime minister was deposed after a vote of no confidence.

deposing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for deposing

• dethroning
• overthrowing
• toppling
• displacing
• superseding

Antonyms for deposing

• appointing
• installing

Phrases with deposing

• depose to

  to testify or give evidence under oath

  Example

  The witness was asked to depose to the events of that night.

• depose from office

  to remove someone from a position of power

  Example

  The president was deposed from office after a corruption scandal.

• depose a dictator

  to overthrow or remove a dictator from power

  Example

  The people of the country united to depose the dictator and establish a democratic government.

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Summary: deposing in Brief

'Deposing' [dɪˈpəʊzɪŋ] is a verb that refers to removing someone from a powerful position, such as a monarch or ruler, or testifying or giving evidence under oath. Examples include 'The king was deposed by a military coup' and 'The witness was deposed in the court case.' Phrases include 'depose to,' meaning to testify under oath, and 'depose from office,' meaning to remove someone from a position of power.