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verb
To remove, especially unfairly, from an organization or position of responsibility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
remove from a position or office
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: oust, throw out, boot out, kick out, expel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: remove
Narrower terms: excommunicate, depose, force out
History
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