oust
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ousts;
ousted;
ousting
ousts;
ousted;
ousting
Britannica Dictionary definition of OUST
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1
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to cause or force (someone or something) to leave a position of power, a competition, etc.
— often used as (be) ousted
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The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
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He was ousted as chairman.
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The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round of the play-offs.
2
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to take the place of (someone or something)
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Large national banks are ousting local banks in many communities.
