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Depose

To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.

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Broader term 3

Declare 76% connected

To make clear; to free from obscurity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Expel 76% connected

To drive or force out from that within which anything is contained, inclosed, or situated; to eject; as to expel air from a bellows.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oust 76% connected

See Oast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 3

Overthrow 76% connected

To throw over; to overturn; to upset; to turn upside down.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Overturn 76% connected

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Subvert 76% connected

To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Deponent 74% connected

One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Deponent 74% connected

One who deposes or testifies under oath; one who gives evidence; usually, one who testifies in writing.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Deposition 74% connected

The act of depositing or deposing; the act of laying down or thrown down; precipitation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Deposition 74% connected

The act of depositing or deposing; the act of laying down or thrown down; precipitation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Depone 92% connected

To lay, as a stake; to wager.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Swear 92% connected

To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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