Deposing

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpoʊz/

Deposing (verb)

  1. to force someone to leave a position of power, like a king or leader.
  2. to give information or evidence in a legal setting, like a court.

Examples

  • The rebels aimed to depose the dictator.
  • The board decided to depose the CEO after the scandal.

Common collocations: depose a leader, depose from office, attempt to depose, depose under oath, depose a statement

Synonyms of Deposing

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Deposing

  • — when discussing assigning someone to a position
  • — when placing someone in a position of power