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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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
Texas judge orders depositions Late Tuesday afternoon, a Travis County judge ruled that the organization featured in the flyers – the Transgender Education Network of Texas – can depose two companies.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of depose

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Then the defense picked it up last week, picking off Justin Herbert twice (one was called back) and sacking him four times.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
When Ole Miss sacked Manning early in the second half and recovered his fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, there was a run on antacids at the concession stands.

— Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of sack

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Elsewhere, long-running demonstrations in Albania and Serbia have focused more on anti-corruption, spiraling into movements seeking to topple each country’s government.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Strong winds toppled trees in Flagstaff and Mesa, with some landing on walls and carports.

— Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of topple

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Bacelar disputed the accusations and said the lawsuit is filled with recycled claims that were previously litigated and dismissed.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Tyreek Hill was also a polarizing receiver who faced a 2014 domestic assault case that was dismissed and a 2019 child abuse probe, though no charges were filed.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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