Dethrone

Synonyms of dethrone

• overthrow
• depose
• uncrown

Antonyms of dethrone

• install
• crown
• enthrone

Collocations of dethrone

champion

Frequency: 70 %

The underdog team dethroned the reigning champion in a stunning upset.

king

Frequency: 65 %

The rebellion aimed to dethrone the tyrannical king and establish a new government.

queen

Frequency: 60 %

The plot to dethrone the queen was foiled by her loyal subjects.

emperor

Frequency: 50 %

The conspiracy to dethrone the emperor was discovered before it could be carried out.

dictator

Frequency: 45 %

The people rose up to dethrone the dictator and restore democracy to the country.

Idiomatic Expressions for dethrone

• Phrase: be dethroned
  Meaning: to lose one's position of power or authority
  Usage: The reigning champion was dethroned by a newcomer in the final match.