unthrone

verb

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un·throne | \ ˌən-ˈthrōn

unthroned; unthroning; unthrones

Definition of unthrone

transitive verb

: to remove from or as if from a throne

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Examples of unthrone in a Sentence

the board of directors unthroned the CEO when it became clear that he was not going to reverse the company's sagging fortunes anytime soon

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