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

In June 2026, Utah voters unseated a longtime legislative leader, state Senate President Stuart Adams, who had helped get approval for a massive data center in the northwestern part of the state. — Lauren Mullenbach, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

The film sat at the top of Netflix’s top 10 list since its debut, but now a new comedy has come along to unseat it. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Flanked by supporters at Uptown Theatre in the afternoon, the Illinois 5th District congressman announced his campaign to unseat Mayor Brandon Johnson in next year’s election. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

In the women’s draw, Iga Świątek wants to keep hold of her trophy too, but Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and more contenders are waiting to unseat her. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 26 June 2026