dethrone

[dee-throhn]

verb (used with object)

dethroned, dethroning 

1. to remove from a throne; depose.

2. to remove from any position of power or authority.

dethrone

/ dɪˈθrəʊn /

verb

1. (tr) to remove from a throne or deprive of any high position or title; depose

   the champion was dethroned by a young boxer

Other Word Forms

• dethronement noun
• dethroner noun
• undethroned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dethrone¹

First recorded in 1600–10; de- + throne

Example Sentences

According to their spin, Colbert wasn’t just getting axed — he was being dethroned by their own 10 p.m. star, Greg Gutfeld, who they proudly proclaimed the “ratings king of late night.”

From Salon

He dethroned Joshua in just his third fight as a heavyweight to become a unified champion and it has been an upward trajectory ever since.

From BBC

And then he bounced back emphatically to dethrone Alcaraz as Wimbledon champion, ending a five-match losing streak against his main rival in the process.

From BBC

After three consecutive second-place finishes, Arsenal will be among the sides hoping to dethrone Liverpool.

From BBC

The Trail Blazers weigh matters and decide heavier version of former all-star can help in their bid to dethrone the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• depose