Elect and Oust

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Elect

Elect verb - To decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities.
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Oust is an antonym for elect.
Nearby Words: election, elected, elective, electing, elector

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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Elect is an antonym for oust.
Nearby Words: ousting, ouster
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Common collocations

team elect team oust team
government elect government oust government
lord elect lord oust lord
leader elect leader oust leader
Other words: king, president, emperor, star, brother, pope, judges, penguin.
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