unseat (Meaning)
unseat (v)
remove from political office
dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse
unseat (v. t.)
To throw from one's seat; to deprive of a seat.
Specifically, to deprive of the right to sit in a legislative body, as for fraud in election.
Synonyms & Antonyms of unseat
unseat Sentence Examples
- The incumbent senator faced an uphill battle in her bid to unseat her challenger.
- The candidate vowed to unseat the corrupt politician who had held office for decades.
- The opposition party rallied behind a charismatic leader in an effort to unseat the current government.
- The uprising aimed to unseat the oppressive regime and establish a more just system.
- The rebels mounted a surprise attack on the fortress in an attempt to unseat the garrison.
- The mob stormed the palace gates, intent on unseating the king.
- The electorate expressed its dissatisfaction by unseating several incumbents in the recent election.
- The scandal-ridden politician was finally unseated after a long and arduous investigation.
- The revolutionary forces succeeded in unseating the dictator and bringing about a new era of prosperity.
- The challenger campaigned tirelessly, determined to unseat the formidable opponent in the upcoming election.
FAQs About the word unseat
remove from political office, dislodge from one's seat, as from a horseTo throw from one's seat; to deprive of a seat., Specifically, to deprive of the right to
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The incumbent senator faced an uphill battle in her bid to unseat her challenger.
The candidate vowed to unseat the corrupt politician who had held office for decades.
The opposition party rallied behind a charismatic leader in an effort to unseat the current government.
The uprising aimed to unseat the oppressive regime and establish a more just system.
