oust
Translation
to oust, to expel, to force out
Examples
They tried to oust the president.
They tried to oust the president.
She was ousted from her position as CEO.
She was ousted from her position as CEO.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to force (sb.) to leave a position of power or a place They ousted the corrupt official from office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expel, eject, remove, depose; Antonyms: install, appoint, welcome
Etymology
From Old French 'oster', meaning 'to remove'.
Memory Tips
The word 'oust' sounds like 'out'. To oust someone is to force them 'out' of a position.