English Synonym Finder

oust

Definitions

To drive out or expel someone from a position or place.

To remove or dispossess someone from property, a rental, or a role.

Examples

The board of directors voted to oust the CEO after the company's poor financial performance.

The rebels attempted to oust the dictator from power during the uprising.

The landlord took legal action to oust the tenants who had failed to pay rent for several months.

Synonyms

expel eject remove displace depose evict dismiss

Antonyms

admit welcome install reinstate appoint hire accept