dethroneverb [ T ]
uk/diˈθrəʊn/us/diˈθroʊn/to remove a king or queen from their position of power
to beat someone who is the best at something, especially a sport, and become the best yourself:
The world champion was dethroned by a young Swedish challenger.
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