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- [dee-throhn]
- /diˈθroʊn/
- /diˈθrəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dee-throhn]
- /diˈθroʊn/
Definitions of dethrone word
- verb dethrone If a king, queen, or other powerful person is dethroned, they are removed from their position of power. 3
- verb dethrone to remove from a throne or deprive of any high position or title; depose 3
- verb transitive dethrone to remove from a throne; depose 3
- verb transitive dethrone to oust from any high position 3
- verb with object dethrone to remove from a throne; depose. 1
- verb with object dethrone to remove from any position of power or authority. 1
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Origin of dethrone
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; de- + throne
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Parts of speech for Dethrone
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dethrone popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dethrone usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dethrone
verb dethrone
- depose — If a ruler or political leader is deposed, they are forced to give up their position.
- dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
- displace — to compel (a person or persons) to leave home, country, etc.
- degrade — Something that degrades someone causes people to have less respect for them.
- unmake — to cause to be as if never made; reduce to the original elements or condition; undo; destroy.
Antonyms for dethrone
verb dethrone
- crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
- install — to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
- instal — to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system; to install software on a computer.
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