Term: ousted





ousted (adj) /ˈaʊ.stɪd/

Similar to: removed; expelled; ejected; displaced; overthrown Definition: describes someone who has been forced out of a position of power, a job, or a place. Translation: atstādināts, gāzts, izraidīts Examples: “The ousted president fled the country shortly after the revolution.” “The ousted manager filed a lawsuit against the company for unfair dismissal.” “Supporters of the ousted leader gathered in the city square to protest.”


oust (verb) /aʊst/

Similar to: remove; expel; force out; topple; unseat Definition: to force someone out of a job, a position of power, or a place, especially in order to take their place. Translation: izstumt, atstādināt, gāzt (no amata) Examples: “The board of directors voted to oust the CEO following the financial scandal.” “Local residents are fighting a legal battle to oust the developers from the parkland.” “The rebel forces managed to oust the dictator after months of fighting.”

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