UNTHRONE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unthrone

verb

ˌən-ˈthrōn

Definition of unthrone

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) 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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Recent Examples of unthrone Under Armour and Curry still have work to do to unthrone Nike and the King, but the Curry 4 is a promising indication of where UA could be in a couple years time. — Jake Woolf, GQ, 14 Dec. 2017

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It was revived after he was deposed in 2003 and grew steadily, from nearly 2 million participants that year to about 20 million in the mid-2010s.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 July 2026
Hamad himself seized control after deposing his father, Sheikh Khalifa, in a bloodless palace coup in 1995.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of depose

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At Universal Studios’ CityWalk, the original from the film — last seen on screen in flames as Troy was brutally sacked by Damon’s army of rampaging Greeks — is on display outside the AMC Universal Cinema.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 July 2026
This time last year, the 52-year-old was sacked as Red Bull’s team principal after 20 years.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of sack

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The record comes just one day after Argentina toppled Switzerland 3-1 at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, marking the end of the last World Cup game in the city.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
In the coastal city of Yueqing in Zhejiang province, more than 1,300 trees were toppled, including at least 700 uprooted, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

Definition of topple

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The case had not gone to trial yet, and the charges were dismissed Wednesday as a result of his death, records show.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
He was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and DUI causing injury, but the second charge was later dismissed after the substances tested for were not found to be present in his blood, the statement at the time read.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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