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depose Antonyms

Opposite of depose

Because the opposite of depose shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To remove a monarch, leader, or high official from office suddenly and forcefully.

Usage Example

"The coalition voted to install the prime minister after months of constitutional crisis."

Strongest
install
enthrone
crown
instate
Strong
inaugurate
reinstate
appoint

• verb (Context 2)

To testify or give sworn evidence, especially in a written statement or out-of-court legal proceeding.

Usage Example

"The witness deposed that he had reviewed the financial records prior to the audit."

Strong
recant
retract

Similar words to depose

Words similar to depose shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

overthrow
oust
testify
dethrone
unseat
attest
topple
swear
See all synonyms of depose

• Nearby Words

deportation
deportee
deportment
depose
deposit
deposition
depositor

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Depose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/depose
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