uncrown

/ˈʌnkrəʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive or strip someone or something of a crown or royal status

“The people rose up and uncrowned the king, marking the end of his reign.”

2. verb

to take away or remove the crown or top part of something, especially a plant or a tree

“The gardener had to uncrown the overgrown branches to let more sunlight in.”

3. noun

the act of depriving someone or something of a crown or royal status

“The uncrown of the king was a significant event in the country’s history.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • dethrone
  • strip

Antonyms

  • crown
  • enthroned