UNCROWNED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

uncrowned

verb

past tense of uncrown

as in deposed

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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The erstwhile king of clay, nine-time champion Rafael Nadal, had been deposed in the quarterfinal, and the man who had dished out that comprehensive defeat, Novak Djokovic, would assume the throne.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
After Maduro was deposed, Venezuela's highest court said Rodríguez could serve as acting president for up to 90 days -- an interim appointment that could be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

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Oracle founder Larry Ellison dethroned Musk as the richest person in the world briefly last year after his company’s breakout earnings report sent shares soaring by 36%.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Angel Reese dethroned Wilson as the AP Defensive Player of the Year.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

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