dethrone Meaning & Definition
What Does Dethrone Mean?
Dethrone is used as a verb meaning To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy. It can also mean To remove any governing authority from power.
Dethrone at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Antonyms | throne and enthrone |
| Verb forms | dethrones, dethroning, dethroned |
Dethrone Definition (Verb)
- To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
- To remove any governing authority from power.
- To remove from any position of high status or power.
- To remove (something) from a position of power or paramount importance.
Synonyms of Dethrone
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Dethrone synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dethrone
Word Forms & Grammar
dethrone (third-person singular simple present dethrones, present participle dethroning, simple past and past participle dethroned)
Words That Rhyme With Dethrone
Origin of Dethrone
From de- + throne.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dethrone
What part of speech is dethrone?
Dethrone is a verb.
What is the past tense of dethrone?
The past tense of dethrone is dethroned. The present participle is dethroning.