Oust (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Kick Out
• Drum Out
• Boot Out
• Expel
• Throw Out

Hyponyms

• Force Out

Related Words

• Ousting (noun)
• Ouster (noun)

Meaning ²

Remove and replace; "The word processor has ousted the typewriter".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Supervene Upon
• Replace
• Supersede