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ousts
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verb
expulsa
1.
Forces someone to leave a position of power or a place; removes or ejects forcibly
The board ousts the CEO for misconduct.
O conselho expulsa o CEO por má conduta.
2.
Displaces or removes someone from their home or property
The landlord ousts the tenant for non-payment of rent.
O proprietário expulsa o inquilino por falta de pagamento de aluguel.
3.
Defeats or eliminates a competitor or opponent
The challenger ousts the champion in the final round.
O desafiante derrota o campeão na rodada final.
Synonyms
removes
ejects
expels
displaces
dethrones
deposes
Antonyms
installs
appoints
welcomes
retains
keeps
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
expulsa
most common term for removal from position or place
General Brazilian
tira
informal usage meaning removes or takes away
Portugal
expulsa
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
destituir
more formal, used for removal from official positions
Related Idioms & Phrases
oust from power
oust from office
oust someone from their home
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