Synonyms of dethrone

dethrone

verb

di-ˈthrōn 

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)

the nation's last monarch was dethroned in a popular uprising many years ago

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depose
• topple
• unseat
• sack
• oust
• dismiss
• deprive
• displace
• banish
• unmake
• defrock
• usurp
• unthrone
• supplant
• uncrown
• overthrow
• remove
• can
• fire
• subvert
• eject
• retire
• expel
• cast out
• muster out
• rout
• extrude
• drum (out)
• chase
• run off
• boot (out)
• discharge
• throw out
• cashier
• bounce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crown
• initiate
• install
• enthrone
• invest
• appoint
• elect
• inaugurate
• throne
• designate
• baptize
• induct
• instate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dethrone

Ali and Hotch’s feud got personal after Hotch initially dethroned Ali as the international champion. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Beef is finally dethroned in America One thing about Americans? — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

This summer jerseys and track shorts officially dethroned yoga pants as the athletic trend du jour for fashion connoisseurs, with a focus on both comfort and style through elegant finishing touches. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

Naperville Central will try to dethrone defending Class 3A state champion Naperville North in the DuPage Valley Conference as Benet moves to the Chicago Catholic League. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026