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unthrone

verb
un·​throne | \ ˌən-ˈthrōn How to pronounce unthrone (audio) \
unthroned; unthroning; unthrones

Definition of unthrone

transitive verb

: to remove from or as if from a throne
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Synonyms & Antonyms for unthrone

Synonyms

defrock, depose, deprive, dethrone, displace, oust, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Antonyms

crown, enthrone, throne

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Examples of unthrone in a Sentence

the board of directors unthroned the CEO when it became clear that he was not going to reverse the company's sagging fortunes anytime soon

Recent Examples on the Web

 Under Armour and Curry still have work to do to unthrone Nike and the King, but the Curry 4 is a promising indication of where UA could be in a couple years time. — Jake Woolf, GQ, "The Best Basketball Sneakers to Wear (and Ball In) Right Now," 14 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of unthrone

1611, in the meaning defined above

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