dethrone

verb

de·​throne di-ˈthrōn How to pronounce dethrone (audio)
dē-
dethroned; dethroning; dethrones

transitive verb

: to remove from a throne or place of power or prominence
dethrone a king
trying to dethrone the champion
dethronement noun
dethroner noun

Examples of dethrone in a Sentence

the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago
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Both candidates lost to Democrat Woodrow Wilson. 1937: Joe Louis became heavyweight boxing champion of the world by dethroning James Braddock in front of 41,675 paying customers in Comiskey Park. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 Charlotte dethroned defending champion Hershey followed by a dismantling of regular-season champion Laval, becoming the first team to accomplish the feat in the same postseason since the Checkers did it in 2011. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2025 Now the Oilers hope a healthy and revamped lineup that includes Walman playing significant minutes is enough to dethrone the Panthers. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 June 2025 Dodgers dethroned as our top 3 sees a major shakeup A further eight of you went with 15 entries, three of you tried 14, and six settled for 13. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dethrone

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dethrone was in 1609

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“Dethrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dethrone. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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dethrone

verb
de·​throne di-ˈthrōn How to pronounce dethrone (audio)
dethroned; dethroning
: to remove from a throne : depose
dethronement noun

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