Synonyms

unseat

American

[uhn-seet] / ʌnˈsit /

verb (used with object)

to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action.

The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.

unseat British

/ ʌnˈsiːt /

verb

to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc
to depose from office or position

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Etymology

Origin of unseat

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + seat

Example Sentences

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There is no clear mechanism for unseating the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

Does he hope the people rise up and unseat the new leader?

From The Wall Street Journal

Gonzales had previously dismissed the allegations as "blackmail" and a "co-ordinated" attack to unseat him.

From BBC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who unseated a member of the House Democratic leadership in a stunning 2018 primary upset in New York, had been a Sanders campaign organizer and remains his close ally.

From Salon

Bennett, a Democrat, is running in a competitive race to unseat Republican Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

From Salon

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