discrown

/dɪˈskraʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to take the crown from someone, especially a monarch, or to remove someone from a position of authority

“The new ruler’s ascension to power discrowned his father, who was deposed from the throne.”

2. noun

the act of taking the crown from someone, especially a monarch, or the state of being removed from a position of authority

“The discrown of the former king marked the beginning of a new era in the country’s history.”

Synonyms

  • depose
  • oust

Antonyms

  • crown
  • enthronize