deposition
13 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #12,004
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˌɛpʌzˈɪʃʌn/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural depositions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of deposing someone
the act of putting something somewhere
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
positionmissionconditionpermissioncompetitiontraditioncommissionauditionadditionsuspicionambitiontransmissionmusicianmagicianexpeditionpolitician
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)