coventrize

/kəvˈæntraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring under the jurisdiction or control of the Coventry authorities, especially by stripping a person of their honors or titles

“The king decided to coventrize the rebellious lord, stripping him of his noble title.”

2. verb

to punish or humiliate someone, especially by stripping them of their honors or titles

“The monarch coventrized the traitorous noble, stripping him of his lands and titles.”

Synonyms

  • degrade
  • humiliate
  • punish
  • strip

Antonyms

  • glorify
  • honor
  • praise