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depose

[dih-pohz] / dɪˈpoʊz /
VERB
oust from position
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demote dethrone dismiss impeach overthrow unseat
STRONG
bounce break can cashier chuck degrade displace downgrade eject subvert unfrock unmake upset
WEAK
boot out discrown drum out freeze out give heave-ho kick out remove from office ride out on rail run out of town send packing throw out throw out on ear uncrown
Antonyms
STRONG
allow obey promote upgrade

Example Sentences

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Sadie Weldon, a private citizen, sought to depose the Lilith Fund’s deputy director using a special Texas mechanism called a 202 petition that allows people to investigate a potential claim before filing suit.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Bush sent troops in 1989 to depose and arrest the president of Panama, Manuel Noriega.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

In 1984, he was thrown in jail, accused of being involved in an attempt to depose President Biya.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Returning to our old friend Ludwig for a moment, note that he was known as “Mad King Ludwig” to the people who wanted to depose him, starting with his courtiers.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Sabata was opposed to the Bantu Authorities and would not capitulate, but my visitors were afraid that Matanzima would depose him, which is eventually what happened.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela