Instate and Oust

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Instate verb - To put into an office or welcome into an organization with special ceremonies.

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Oust is an antonym for instate.

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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Instate is an antonym for oust.

Nearby Words: ousting, ouster

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