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

And Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa, who unseated incumbent Greg Abbott, made opposition to data centers a major plank of her campaign. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has pulled off an upset in the Texas governor’s race, unseating three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Democrat Scott Colom, who is in a close count to potentially unseat incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's Senate race, is holding a small lead as the ballots continue to be counted. — Spencer Kimball,garrett Downs,dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Fortune reported in 2018 that Republicans no longer held any House seats in New England after Golden unseated the last one. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026