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Word entry · 4 letters

oust

Best crossword clue

"Remove from office"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /aʊst/Part of speech verbSorted ostuStarts with OEnds with T2 cluesCommon crossword word
1O2U3S4T

Definitions

  1. remove from a position or office

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • The protesters became so noisy that they were finally ousted from the meeting.
  • The CEO was ousted by the board of directors.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Remove from office4 letters
02Force out4 letters

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