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Oust Definition & Meaning

oust
verb
  1. remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds"
  2. remove and replace; "The word processor has ousted the typewriter"

"Oust" in song lyrics

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  • "map oust"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does oust mean?
remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds" remove and replace; "The word processor has ousted the typewriter"
What part of speech is oust?
Oust is a verb.
How many definitions does oust have?
Oust has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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