Unseat

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsit/

Definitions of unseat

verb to remove from a position of power or authority

Example Sentences

A1 The cat tried to unseat the dog from its favorite spot on the couch.

A2 The challenger was determined to unseat the reigning champion in the upcoming competition.

B1 The political candidate ran a strong campaign to unseat the incumbent mayor.

B2 The underdog team managed to unseat the top-ranked team in a surprising upset.

C1 The revolutionary movement aimed to unseat the oppressive regime and bring about change.

C2 The scandalous revelations threatened to unseat the powerful CEO from his position of authority.

Examples of unseat in a Sentence

formal The incumbent candidate was unseated in the recent election.

informal They managed to unseat the reigning champion in the final round.

slang I can't believe they unseated the top dog in the competition.

figurative The new evidence unseated the previously held belief.

Grammatical Forms of unseat

• past tense: unseated
• plural: unseat
• comparative: more unseat
• superlative: most unseat
• present tense: unseats
• future tense: will unseat
• perfect tense: have unseated
• continuous tense: is unseating
• singular: unseats
• positive degree: unseat
• infinitive: unseat
• gerund: unseating
• participle: unseated

Origin and Evolution of unseat

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unseat' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'desseoir' meaning 'to cause to sit down'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'unseat' evolved to refer to the act of removing someone from a position of power or authority, rather than just causing them to sit down.