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depose Synonyms
Another word for depose
Choosing another word for depose depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To remove a monarch, leader, or high official from office suddenly and forcefully.
Usage Example
"The coalition voted to overthrow the prime minister after months of constitutional crisis."
Strongest
overthrow
oust
dethrone
topple
unseat
Strong
displace
supplant
remove
• verb (Context 2)
To examine or question a witness or party under oath in a pre-trial deposition (in law).
Usage Example
"The defense attorneys plan to examine the company's chief executive officer next Tuesday."
Strong
examine
question
interrogate
• verb (Context 3)
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."
Strongest
testify
attest
Strong
swear
affirm
aver
declare
Opposites of depose
The opposite of depose shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
install
enthrone
crown
instate
inaugurate
reinstate
appoint
recant
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Depose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/depose