unthrone

verb

un·​throne ˌən-ˈthrōn How to pronounce unthrone (audio)
unthroned; unthroning; unthrones

transitive verb

: to remove from or as if from a throne

Examples of unthrone in a Sentence

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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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unthrone was in 1611

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“Unthrone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unthrone. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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unthrone

verb
un·​throne ˌən-ˈthrōn How to pronounce unthrone (audio)
ˈən-
unthroned; unthroning
: to remove from or as if from a throne
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