unseat

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Word: Unseat

Part of Speech: Verb

Summary:

"Unseat" is a versatile verb that can refer both to the physical act of removing someone from a seat and the political act of removing someone from office.

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Verb

1. dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse
2. remove from political office
   • The Republicans are trying to unseat the liberal Democrat