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

In the women’s final, Elena Rybakina backed up her rise to the top of the sport by dethroning reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

If the Ultra 4 keeps that pace, real-world testing should hit 71 to 73 hours—dethroning Samsung to claim the top endurance spot. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

The analysts even said that Meta might be able to dethrone Google as the world's biggest ad platform. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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