English Explanatory Dictionary

oust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To expel; to remove.

Pronunciation

/aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ en-us-oust.ogg

Word forms

oust ousts ousting ousted

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman ouster, oustier, from Old French oster (modern French ôter), from post-classical Latin obstare (“to remove”), classical obstāre (“to obstruct, stand in the way of”). Not related to out.

Synonyms

banish dismiss eject exclude

Antonyms

accept harbor shelter

Derived words

oustee ouster
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