Supplant Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Supplant [suh-plant]

VERB

If someone or something is supplanted, another person or thing takes their place.
To eradicate and supply a substitute for someone or something.
To take the place of another through force or strategy.
To replace a thing with something else.

Example

"In recent years, old traditions are being supplanted by modern ways."

"Many companies are planning to develop integrated hardware that will supplant multiple devices."

Synonyms

Overthrow, Succeed, Supersede, Undermine, Unseat, Usurp, Bounce, Crowd, Eject, Expel, Force, Oust

Antonyms

Surrender, Allow, Hold, Keep, Permit