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

Like many who were taken to Tuol Sleng, Bou Meng had joined the Khmer Rouge in its war from 1970–75 to unseat a pro-American government, but was detained in one of its many internal purges after victory. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Maine’s race to elect its next senator has emerged as one of the marquee races of the 2026 midterm cycle, as Democrats seek to unseat Collins. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026

Democratic socialist candidates have unseated more moderate incumbents in primaries in Colorado, Michigan and New York while condemning actions by the state of Israel. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

This year, Sonja Azim, a safety and security trainer for the school district, hopes to unseat Zeman. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026