dethrone

[diːˈθrəʊn]

dethrone Definition

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

• depose
• overthrow
• topple

Antonyms for dethrone

• crown
• enthrone

Phrases with dethrone

• be dethroned

  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.

• dethrone oneself

  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.

• dethrone a champion

  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.'