oust

verb
UK: /aʊst/
US: /aʊst/

  1. To force someone out of a job or position.

    1. The boss ousted him last week because he wasn't good enough.
    2. The rebels plan to oust the current government from power by any means.

Synonyms

eject expel unseat depose remove
oust noun

  1. The act of removing someone from a position of power.

    1. There was an oust of the leader.
    2. The oust of the CEO came as a surprise to most of the employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "oust" is /aʊst/ in British English and /aʊst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oust": eject, expel, unseat, depose, remove.

Example usage of "oust": "The boss ousted him last week because he wasn't good enough.". More examples on the page.