ousting
/ˈaʊstɪŋ/ · ous·ting
verb
- To expel; to remove. The protesters became so noisy that they were finally ousted from the meeting.
- To force someone to leave a place or position. The new CEO was ousted after a series of poor business decisions.
noun
- The act by which somebody is ousted. The ousting of the former president was widely condemned by the international community.
Did you know? The word 'oust' has been used in various contexts, including politics and sports, to describe the act of removing someone from power or position.