What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dethrone
Example
The revolutionaries were able to dethrone the king and establish a new government. [dethrone: verb]
Example
The scandal caused the CEO to be dethroned from his position of power. [dethroned: past participle]
overthrow
Example
The rebels were able to overthrow the dictator and establish a new regime. [overthrow: verb]
Example
The workers were able to overthrow the corrupt management and take control of the company. [overthrown: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overthrow is more commonly used than dethrone in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dethrone and overthrow?
Dethrone is more formal than overthrow, and is typically used in more formal contexts such as historical or political writing.
