Oust Meaning
/aʊst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo expel; to remove.
Sentence Examples
They wanted to oust the communist government of Fidel Castro.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The citizens voted to ____ the corrupt mayor from office.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board voted to ____ the CEO after the financial scandal became public knowledge.
Word Origin & History
From Anglo-Norman ouster, oustier, from Old French oster (modern French ôter), from post-classical Latin obstare (“to remove”), classical obstāre (“to obstruct, stand in the way of”). Not related to out.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The citizens voted to ____ the corrupt mayor from office.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The board voted to ____ the CEO after the financial scandal became public knowledge.