dethrone
/di'θroun/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To remove a monarch from the throne: To forcibly remove a king, queen, or other sovereign ruler from their position of power and authority.
- (Figurative) To remove someone from a position of power or prominence: To depose or displace someone from a high-ranking, dominant, or influential position.
Usage and Examples
Literal Usage (Monarch):
- The rebellious nobles sought to dethrone the tyrannical king.
- History shows that few dethroned emperors were allowed to live in peace.
Figurative Usage (Other Positions):
- The young champion finally dethroned the long-reigning world chess master.
- The new software aims to dethrone the current market leader in its category.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "To be dethroned": The passive form is common, emphasizing the loss of position.
- After the scandal, the CEO was effectively dethroned by the board of directors.
- The act of dethroning often implies a contest, struggle, or overthrow, rather than a peaceful or voluntary departure.
Variants and Related Words
- Dethronement (noun): The act of dethroning.
- The dethronement of the monarch led to a decade of civil war.
- Enthrone (verb): The direct opposite; to install on a throne or in a position of power.
- Depose (verb): A close synonym, meaning to remove from office or power, often used in both political and corporate contexts.
Synonyms
- Depose
- Oust
- Topple
- Overthrow
- Unseat
Antonyms
- Enthrone
- Crown
- Install
- Invest
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To dethrone a champion": A common phrase in sports and competitions meaning to defeat the current titleholder.
- The underdog team is preparing to dethrone the champion this season.
- While "dethrone" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs, its meaning is central to many expressions concerning the loss of power or status.
Verb
- remove a monarch from the throne
- If the King does not abdicate, he will have to be dethroned