Synonyms of unseat

unseat

verb

ˌən-ˈsēt 

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

a governor who was unseated by the first successful recall in the state's history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depose
• topple
• dethrone
• sack
• oust
• dismiss
• deprive
• displace
• unmake
• banish
• defrock
• can
• uncrown
• usurp
• unthrone
• supplant
• remove
• overthrow
• fire
• eject
• subvert
• retire
• expel
• muster out
• cast out
• rout
• extrude
• drum (out)
• chase
• boot (out)
• run off
• cashier
• discharge
• throw out
• bounce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crown
• initiate
• install
• appoint
• invest
• enthrone
• elect
• inaugurate
• designate
• throne
• baptize
• induct
• instate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unseat

After more than a dozen offers, Paramount finally managed to unseat Netflix with a richer offer for all of WBD. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Briskman is running to unseat Randall in next year's primary. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

Magyar won a landslide election this spring, unseating the far-right nationalist Orbán after 16 years in power. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The Bills, in Lewis’ second year, unseated the Patriots to win the AFC East, then stacked four more division titles on top. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026