oust

//aʊst//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

oustInfinitive
oustPresent tense
oustedPast tense
oustedPast participle
oustingPresent participle
oustsThird-person singular
1

To drive out or expel someone from a position or place, especially by force or authority.

The board voted to oust the CEO after the scandal.

2

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

The board voted to oust the CEO after the scandal.

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