UNCROWN Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

uncrown

verb

ˌən-ˈkrau̇n

Definition of uncrown

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) Edward VIII effectively uncrowned himself when he insisted upon marrying an American divorcée

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Recent Examples of uncrown On June 3, 1988, the Pistons uncrowned the Boston Celtics, 95-90, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals to win the series, 4-2. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2020

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The Turkish government was deposed in a military coup in 1980, and in the aftermath, the CHP (along with every other party) was banned from politics.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
After Terri hired a lawyer and stopped cooperating with authorities, Desiree filed a civil suit as an investigative tool to depose her and others to get information.

— Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of depose

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The Rams — playing without Donald and Myles Garrett — sacked Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts four times during the 24-20 victory.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Purdy hasn’t been sacked through four games, which has helped with his overall statistical case for MVP.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of sack

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Tinubu was not criminally charged, and the case was dismissed with prejudice after the money was forfeited.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
After a Washtenaw County Court judge dismissed the suit, Shriver refiled the FOIA case in Michigan’s Court of Claims last month.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismiss

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His far-right political allies, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, were threatening to withdraw their support and topple the government if Netanyahu moved forward with the deal and ended the war.

— Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
The series follows the Canadian team’s historic run to the World Cup final, where they were ultimately toppled by host country England, going down 33-13 in front of a sellout crowd of 82,000 at Twickenham Stadium in South West London.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

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