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
Example Sentences
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Uncrown, un-krown′, v.t. to deprive of a crown, to dethrone.—adj.
From Project Gutenberg
Most of the representative city sheets, irrespective of political leanings, had for years been flaying the fifth ward king, seeking to uncrown him.
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A sunless and half-hearted summer drown'd The flowers in needful and unwelcom'd rain; And Autumn with a sad smile fled uncrown'd From fruitless orchards and unripen'd grain.
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I’ll be hanged if I uncrown such a noble monarch in that pot fashion!”
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So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.
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