uncrown
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deprive or divest of a crown.
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to reduce from dignity or preeminence.
Etymology
Origin of uncrown
First recorded in 1250–1300, uncrown is from the Middle English word uncrounen. See un- 2, crown
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He, more incens'd against your majesty Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong, And therefore I'll uncrown him ere 't be long.'
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
In the great human democracy, revolution cannot uncrown the builder of bridges to place upon his throne the builder of pantry shelves.
From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Fannie Hurst
He, more incens'd against your Majesty Than all the rest, discharg'd me with these words: 'Tell him from me that he hath done me wrong; And therefore I'll uncrown him ere't be long.'
From King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
"Then swear it," he said, "and your king uncrown."
From Satires of Circumstance, lyrics and reveries with miscellaneous pieces by Thomas Hardy
So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.
From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by John Henry Jowett
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