Meaning of the word Defenestrate in English
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Defenestrate
US /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
UK /dɪˈfɛnɪstreɪt/
Verb
1.
to throw (someone) out of a window
Example:
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Historically, political rivals would sometimes defenestrate their opponents.
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The angry mob threatened to defenestrate the corrupt official.
2.
to remove (someone) from a position of power or authority, especially abruptly or forcefully
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After the scandal, the board decided to defenestrate the CEO.
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The new government quickly moved to defenestrate many officials from the previous regime.