unseat

[uhn-seet]

verb (used with object)

1. to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.

2. to remove from political office by an elective process, by force, or by legal action.

   The corrupt mayor was finally unseated.

unseat

/ ʌnˈsiːt /

verb

1. to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc

2. to depose from office or position

Word History and Origins

Origin of unseat¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + seat

Example Sentences

But Gomez is hardly a moderate: The Eagle Rock resident has more in common with the Justice Democrats slate than many of the members they have previously tried to unseat.

From Los Angeles Times

It still seemed unlikely then that he’d unseat Reed, who was brought in specifically to take the job.

From Los Angeles Times

What followed was two decades of American military intervention across the region that led to hundreds of thousands of civilian deaths and the resurgence of the very groups the U.S. once sought to unseat.

From Salon

That total, if Netflix reported it, would unseat the expected official No. 1 domestic movie, “Weapons.”

From Los Angeles Times

Defending the Mission League crown will be a challenge for Sierra Canyon because Marymount is itching to unseat its archival, having dropped three meetings with the Trailblazers last season.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• depose 
• dethrone 
• replace 
• upset