dethrone

American

[dee-throhn] / diˈθroʊn /

verb (used with object)

dethroned, dethroning

to remove from a throne; depose.
to remove from any position of power or authority.

dethrone British

/ dɪˈθrəʊn /

verb

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

the champion was dethroned by a young boxer

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Other Word Forms

dethronement noun
dethroner noun
undethroned adjective

Etymology

Origin of dethrone

First recorded in 1600–10; de- + throne

Example Sentences

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The first of his major objectives for the season is May's Giro d'Italia, after which he will try to dethrone Pogacar at the Tour, seeking to add to his 2022 and 2023 successes.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

After a disastrous rookie season, Williams—the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2024—exhibited astonishing progress over the course of the year to dethrone the Detroit Lions in the NFC North.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

With a new racing chair that has seen him break multiple personal bests, he will seek to dethrone long-time rival and five-time champion Marcel Hug.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

The Rockies, like the Diamondbacks, are unlikely to dethrone the Dodgers in the NL West.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2024

We were better equipped than many founders of dynasties had been when they walked north to dethrone an emperor; they had been peasants like us.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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