Meaning & use
oust
To force someone out of a position, place, or office, often suddenly or through pressure.
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The board voted to oust the CEO after months of declining profits.
Rebels ousted the president in a swift and largely bloodless coup.
A note on using this word
Oust implies removal against someone's will, often involving conflict or force, unlike neutral terms such as "resign" or "retire."
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