English Synonym Finder

unseat

Definitions

To remove someone from a position of authority, power, or office.

To dislodge or throw someone from a seat, especially from a horse or bicycle.

Examples

The opposition party hopes to unseat the incumbent mayor in the upcoming election.

A sudden jolt from the horse was enough to unseat the inexperienced rider.

The underdog tennis player managed to unseat the reigning champion in a stunning upset.

Synonyms

dethrone oust depose overthrow displace remove eject

Antonyms

install enthrone seat appoint establish inaugurate crown