dethrone

[diːˈθrəʊn]

dethrone Definition

  • 1to remove a king or queen from their position of power
  • 2to remove someone from a position of power or authority

Using dethrone: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dethrone" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The king was dethroned and exiled.

  • Example

    The new technology is threatening to dethrone the established industry leaders.

  • Example

    The team's victory dethroned the reigning champions.

dethrone Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dethrone

Antonyms for dethrone

Phrases with dethrone

  • to lose one's position of power or authority

    Example

    After years of being the top-selling brand, they were finally dethroned by a new competitor.

  • to voluntarily give up one's position of power or authority

    Example

    The CEO decided to dethrone himself and retire after many successful years leading the company.

  • to defeat a reigning champion in a competition or contest

    Example

    The young boxer was able to dethrone the current champion and become the new title holder.

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Summary: dethrone in Brief

The verb 'dethrone' [diːˈθrəʊn] means to remove a king or queen from their position of power or to remove someone from a position of power or authority. It can be used literally, as in 'The king was dethroned and exiled,' or figuratively, as in 'The new technology is threatening to dethrone the established industry leaders.'