Appoint and Oust

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Appoint

Appoint verb - To pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty.
Usage example: was appointed to the council on national security
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Oust is an antonym for appoint.
Nearby Words: appointment, appointing, appointive

Oust

Oust verb - To remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne).
Usage example: the people finally rose up and ousted the corrupt dictator
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Appoint is an antonym for oust.
Nearby Words: ousting, ouster
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Common collocations

government appoint government oust government
regime appoint regime oust regime
lord appoint lord oust lord
leader appoint leader oust leader
Other words: king, president, emperor, judges.
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