Defeat, as an incumbent Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. dislodge from one’s seat, as from a horse
2. remove from political office

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INCUMBENT (noun)
1. the official who holds an office
INCUMBENT (adjective)
1. currently holding an office
2. lying or leaning on something else
DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of

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