ousted

Definitions

Driven out or expelled from a position or place.

Removed from office or power, especially by force.

Examples

The long-serving CEO was ousted by the board of directors following a series of financial scandals.

After the controversial election results, the incumbent president was ousted from power by a military coup.

The champion was unexpectedly ousted from the tournament in the very first round by an unseeded newcomer.

Synonyms

expelled ejected removed dismissed deposed evicted displaced

Antonyms

admitted installed appointed reinstated welcomed hired retained