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- [dis-kroun]
- /dɪsˈkraʊn/
- /dɪs.ˈkraʊn/
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- [dis-kroun]
- /dɪsˈkraʊn/
Definitions of discrown word
- verb with object discrown to deprive of a crown; dethrone; depose. 1
- noun discrown To remove the crown from; thus, to deprive of royal status. 1
- verb discrown to deprive (a person) of a crown 0
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Origin of discrown
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; dis-1 + crown
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Parts of speech for Discrown
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discrown popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
discrown usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discrown
verb discrown
- dismiss — to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: I dismissed the class early.
- impeach — to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
- overthrow — to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
- unseat — to dislodge from a seat, especially to throw from a saddle, as a rider; unhorse.
- demote — If someone demotes you, they give you a lower rank or a less important position than you already have, often as a punishment.
Antonyms for discrown
verb discrown
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- promote — to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
- 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.
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