oust

[aʊst]

oust Definition

• 1. to remove someone from a position of power, especially in politics or business
• 2. to force someone to leave a place

Using oust: Examples

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

• Example

  The shareholders voted to oust the CEO.

• Example

  The rebels were trying to oust the government.

• Example

  The landlord is trying to oust the tenants from the building.

• Example

  The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round.

oust Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for oust

• remove
• eject
• expel
• dismiss
• dethrone

Antonyms for oust

• appoint
• install

Phrases with oust

• oust from power

  to remove someone from a position of authority or control

  Example

  The opposition party is planning to oust the ruling party from power.

• oust from office

  to remove someone from an elected position

  Example

  The president was ousted from office after the impeachment proceedings.

• oust from home

  to force someone to leave their home

  Example

  The family was ousted from their home due to non-payment of rent.

Origins of oust

from Old French 'ouster', meaning 'to remove'

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Summary: oust in Brief

The verb 'oust' [aʊst] means to remove someone from a position of power, such as in politics or business, or to force someone to leave a place. It can be used in phrases like 'oust from power' or 'oust from office,' and has synonyms like 'remove' and 'dismiss.'