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Synonyms & Antonyms of oust
1
to drive or force out
- she was ousted from her job after it was proven she'd been pilfering company supplies
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- give one the gate
- [slang],
- send packing
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2
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
- the people finally rose up and ousted the corrupt dictator
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3
to end the occupancy or possession of
- the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building
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The first known use of oust was in the 15th century
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