dethrone
verb
de·throne di-ˈthrōn 
dē-
dethroned; dethroning; dethrones
transitive verb
: to remove from a throne or place of power or prominence
dethrone a king
trying to dethrone the champion
dethronement
di-ˈthrōn-mənt
noun dē-
dethroner noun
Synonyms
- defrock
- depose
- deprive
- displace
- oust
- uncrown
- unmake
- unseat
- unthrone
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago
Recent Examples on the Web But that wasn’t enough to dethrone 5-year-old Josh Vinson Jr., who defended his 2021 title as the No. 1 Josh. 
From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 24 May 2022 The headlines out of Tuesday's primary races center on former President Donald Trump's attempts to dethrone two incumbent Republican lawmakers in South Carolina. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 15 June 2022 But this year, Popovici or the 20-year-old Helsop may dethrone him. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 That's quick enough to dethrone the current Raptor as the quickest F-150, but Ford will need a Lightning R to challenge the Rivian R1T for EV-pickup-acceleration supremacy. K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 11 May 2022 That's not to say that black is poised to dethrone the white wedding dress anytime soon. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 17 May 2022 Still, a series of unfortunate events could quickly dethrone king dollar. Zenger News, Forbes, 2 May 2022 To dethrone the Giants and supplant the Dodgers, staying healthy and avoiding clubhouse drama that engulfed the team last summer will be paramount. Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022 Valhalla saw a sizable increase in its viewing time during its first full week on the streamer — but not quite sizable enough to dethrone Inventing Anna from the top spot. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2022 See More
From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 24 May 2022 The headlines out of Tuesday's primary races center on former President Donald Trump's attempts to dethrone two incumbent Republican lawmakers in South Carolina. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 15 June 2022 But this year, Popovici or the 20-year-old Helsop may dethrone him. Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 That's quick enough to dethrone the current Raptor as the quickest F-150, but Ford will need a Lightning R to challenge the Rivian R1T for EV-pickup-acceleration supremacy. K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, 11 May 2022 That's not to say that black is poised to dethrone the white wedding dress anytime soon. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 17 May 2022 Still, a series of unfortunate events could quickly dethrone king dollar. Zenger News, Forbes, 2 May 2022 To dethrone the Giants and supplant the Dodgers, staying healthy and avoiding clubhouse drama that engulfed the team last summer will be paramount. Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2022 Valhalla saw a sizable increase in its viewing time during its first full week on the streamer — but not quite sizable enough to dethrone Inventing Anna from the top spot. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1609, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
dethrone
verb
de·throne di-ˈthrōn
dethroned; dethroning
: to remove (a king or queen) from power
dethroning
verb
as in deposing
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- deposing
- toppling
- unseating
- sacking
- dismissing
- ousting
- depriving
- displacing
- unmaking
- banishing
- usurping
- defrocking
- uncrowning
- firing
- removing
- supplanting
- overthrowing
- unthroning
- subverting
- ejecting
- retiring
- expelling
- canning
- cashiering
- chasing
- mustering out
- routing
- discharging
- extruding
- casting out
- bouncing
- running off
- throwing out
- booting (out)
- drumming (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- crowning
- enthroning
- installing
- initiating
- inaugurating
- electing
- appointing
- baptizing
- investing
- inducting
- throning
- designating
- instating
- baptising