C1
oust vs overthrow vs overturn
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| oustverb/aʊst/ | Meaning to force someone out of a job or position of power | Goes with oust the president | Example The army ousted the president in a sudden coup last spring. |
| overthrowverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈθroʊ/ | Meaning to remove a leader or government from power, usually by force | Goes with overthrow the government | Example The rebels said their aim was to overthrow the government and hold new elections. |
| overturnverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈtɜːrn/ | Meaning to officially cancel a decision, or to turn something over so that it falls or is upside down | Goes with overturn a decision | Example The court overturned his conviction after new evidence appeared. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The committee voted to a decision made last year.