Unseat (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove from political office; "The Republicans are trying to unseat the liberal Democrat".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The opposing candidate vowed to unseat the long-time incumbent in the upcoming election.
- The media's relentless scrutiny may unseat the scandal-plagued governor before the next election.
- The rival politician gained momentum in her attempt to unseat the veteran senator.
- Many believed the recent scandal would unseat the embattled mayor, but so far, they remain in office.
- A growing number of constituents are calling for a new election, hoping to unseat the unpopular representative.
Meaning 2
Dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The sudden stop caused the rider to be unseated from her horse, leaving her shaken but not seriously hurt.
- A strong gust of wind threatened to unseat the woman riding a stallion along the beach.
- The cowboys were expertly trained to avoid being unseated by a fierce or frightened animal.
- She wasn't wearing a helmet and was unseated when the horse suddenly reared on its hind legs.
- The experienced jockey managed to regain his balance and avoided being unseated by the nervous thoroughbred.