unthrone

/ˈʌnθraʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of a throne or the right to occupy a throne

“The revolutionaries vowed to unthrone the tyrannical king and establish a new government.”

2. noun

the act of depriving someone of a throne or the right to occupy it

“The unthrone of the monarch was a turning point in the country’s history.”

3. verb

to remove from a position of power or authority

“The corrupt politician was eventually unthroned by the public outcry and the subsequent investigation.”

Synonyms

  • dethrone
  • oust
  • overthrow

Antonyms

  • enthrone
  • establish