unseaters

Those who topple

Those who unseat—who remove someone from a position of power or authority.

The word appears most often in political contexts, where challengers attempt to defeat incumbents: The unseaters campaigned on a platform of reform.

It can also refer literally to those who knock riders from horses or seats.

political

incumbents

Current holders of positions

ousters · defeats · upsets · victories · campaigns · ballots · voters · rivals · contenders · overthrows

wrestling

grapplers

Those who wrestle

pins · competitors · mat · reversals · sweeps · fighters · judo · sumo · clinches · grappling

equestrian

riders

Those who mount animals

dismounts · horses · broncos · rodeo · saddles · stirrups · bolting · rearing · spooking · jumps

Opposites
political/competitive position

unseatersincumbents

Current holders of positions

defenders · office holders

action orientation

unseatersinstallers

Those who set up

defenders · supporters · backers · protectors · stabilizers

political/competitive role

unseatersincumbents

Current holders of positions

officeholders · titleholders · defending champions

Family

unseater, unseated

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G