unseat

transitive-verb
UK: /ʌnˈsiːt/
US: /ʌnˈsiːt/

  1. To remove someone from a position of power or authority.

    1. The scandal could unseat the mayor from their position of power.
    2. A vote of no confidence can unseat a leader if enough members agree.

  2. To cause someone to fall from a horse or other seat.

    1. The sudden jolt could unseat a rider, especially if they weren't ready.
    2. A skilled knight would never allow an opponent to unseat him during a joust.

Synonyms

oust depose dethrone displace overthrow unhorse
unseat intransitive-verb

  1. To be removed from a position of power.

    1. He was worried that he might unseat during the next election.
    2. The senator worked hard to avoid unseating and retain their position.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unseat" in English means: To remove someone from a position of power or authority., To cause someone to fall from a horse or other seat..

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

Synonyms for "unseat": oust, depose, dethrone, displace, overthrow, unhorse.

Example usage of "unseat": "The scandal could unseat the mayor from their position of power.". More examples on the page.