Definition of Supplant

to kick out or replace in a rough manner

Examples of Supplant in a sentence

If my stepmother thinks she can supplant my real mother, then she has a rude awakening in her future!  🔊

A text message cannot supplant an actual phone call because it is incapable of expressing emotion.  🔊

Because the dictator was afraid his enemies might supplant him, he decided to kill all of his rivals.  🔊

The army is here to support the local police not to supplant its position as a body of authority.  🔊

Even though virtual schools are becoming popular, there is nothing that can supplant a teacher’s physical presence in a classroom.  🔊

The townspeople are afraid the new mall will supplant their small shops and in the process, destroy many of their livelihoods.  🔊

Since I spent all of my bill money, I need to locate funds to supplant those I've wasted.  🔊

The new iPhone will soon supplant last year’s model and become the most popular mobile device.  🔊

Because Jackson wants to become head coach, he is doing everything in his power to supplant Max from the position.  🔊

Mrs. Scott is angry because she has heard rumors Mrs. Morris is trying to supplant her as the committee chairperson.  🔊

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