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disenthrone

dis·en·throne
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-en-throhn]
    • /ˌdɪs ɛnˈθroʊn/
    • /dˌɪsenθrˈəʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-en-throhn]
    • /ˌdɪs ɛnˈθroʊn/

Definitions of disenthrone word

  • verb with object disenthrone to dethrone. 1
  • verb disenthrone to dethrone, thereby removing royal status 0

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Origin of disenthrone

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; dis-1 + enthrone

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Parts of speech for Disenthrone

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disenthrone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disenthrone usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disenthrone

verb disenthrone

  • transport — to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
  • depose — If a ruler or political leader is deposed, they are forced to give up their position.
  • sack — a strong light-colored wine formerly imported from Spain and the Canary Islands.
  • replace — to assume the former role, position, or function of; substitute for (a person or thing): Electricity has replaced gas in lighting.
  • supplant — to take the place of (another), as through force, scheming, strategy, or the like.

Antonyms for disenthrone

verb disenthrone

  • hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
  • welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
  • hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
  • keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
  • allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.

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