OUST Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'oust' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of oust are eject , evict , and expel . While all these words mean "to drive or force out," oust implies removal or dispossession by power of the law or by force or compulsion. // police ousted the squatters

Q: When would 'eject' be a good substitute for 'oust'?

The words eject and oust can be used in similar contexts, but eject carries an especially strong implication of throwing or thrusting out from within as a physical action. // ejected an obnoxious patron from the bar

Q: In what contexts can 'evict' take the place of 'oust'?

The synonyms evict and oust are sometimes interchangeable, but evict chiefly applies to turning out of house and home. // evicted for nonpayment of rent

Q: When might 'expel' be a better fit than 'oust'?

While the synonyms expel and oust are close in meaning, expel stresses a thrusting out or driving away especially permanently which need not be physical. // a student expelled from college

oust

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ˈau̇st

Definition of oust

as in to eject

to drive or force out she was ousted from her job after it was proven she'd been pilfering company supplies

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as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) the people finally rose up and ousted the corrupt dictator

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as in to evict

to end the occupancy or possession of the squatters were forcibly ousted from the abandoned building

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How does the verb oust contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of oust are eject, evict, and expel. While all these words mean "to drive or force out," oust implies removal or dispossession by power of the law or by force or compulsion.

police ousted the squatters

When would eject be a good substitute for oust?

The words eject and oust can be used in similar contexts, but eject carries an especially strong implication of throwing or thrusting out from within as a physical action.

ejected an obnoxious patron from the bar

In what contexts can evict take the place of oust?

The synonyms evict and oust are sometimes interchangeable, but evict chiefly applies to turning out of house and home.

evicted for nonpayment of rent

When might expel be a better fit than oust?

While the synonyms expel and oust are close in meaning, expel stresses a thrusting out or driving away especially permanently which need not be physical.

a student expelled from college

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Recent Examples of oust Assad was ousted from power when gunmen opposed to him marched to Damascus in December 2024, ending the five-decade rule of the Assad family. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Previous administrations were ousted when spending disagreements came to a head – and Lecornu himself resigned less than a month into his tenure over budget divisions, only to be reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron days later. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Continue reading … FAITH ON TRIAL — Christian woman claims school ousted her over honest answer to a student's question. — FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted George in April, as the Iran war was underway. — James Laporta, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oust

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Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle onto the road, according to the crash log.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Then, safety Zechariah Poyser was ejected for targeting on FSU quarterback Ashton Daniels.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of eject

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How far might a nation go that had no kings to depose, no entrenched hierarchies to uproot, a country so young and iconoclastic and resource-rich?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, back at the family mansion, her brother and sister scheme to depose their father.

— The Know, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of depose

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While your parents were together thriving, which is a great story, Sophie Cunningham and her parents were being evicted from their home during the 2008 financial crisis.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
This May, the owner of the building housing Erica’s jewelry studio moved to evict her business, having already sued in a separate case for more than $255,000 in unpaid rent.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of evict

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Bunnie Xo’s post-divorce fun is raising eyebrows after a cozy Waffle House outing with 24-year-old reality star Dylan Wolf sent fans into a frenzy over their age gap.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian stepped out for a very rare family outing with their two daughters.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of out

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Then, SpaceX’s June offering toppled that statistic, raising more than $85 billion (registration required), including the greenshoe, underscoring the scale of investor demand.

— Jeff Jacobs, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The 2024 trophy was held by Freddie Freeman, whose grand slam toppled the New York Yankees.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of topple

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Critics say the soaring costs are depriving the city of money for pressing needs such as fixing roads and sidewalks.

— Sean Greene, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the high court's 7-2 decision in 2019 that the removal of Black prospective jurors deprived Flowers of a fair trial.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of deprive

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The Industry actress was banished from Season 2 of The Celebrity Traitors last week and has reflected on her experience on the Studio Lambert series in an Instagram post.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
At that point, the group had botched its first two votes, mistakenly banishing two female faithfuls.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of banish

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Adam Hamilton, the Democrat seeking to unseat Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, is a political newcomer.

— Ruth Graham, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Such a retreat could then embolden Modi’s rivals and encourage further protests—and raise the prospect that a galvanized opposition might finally unseat the prime minister in the next parliamentary elections scheduled for 2029.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

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