Uncrown

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkraʊn/

Definitions of uncrown

verb to remove a crown from someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The king decided to uncrown himself and live a simple life.

A2 In the fairy tale, the evil sorcerer plotted to uncrown the princess and take over the kingdom.

B1 The revolution led to the uncrowning of the tyrannical ruler and the establishment of a new government.

B2 The scandal caused the queen to be uncrowned and removed from the throne.

C1 The committee voted to uncrown the corrupt official and strip him of his title.

C2 The historical event marked the uncrowning of the monarchy and the beginning of a new era.

Examples of uncrown in a Sentence

formal The king's decision to uncrown himself shocked the entire kingdom.

informal I heard the queen decided to uncrown herself and retire to the countryside.

slang Did you hear that the prince got uncrowned after that scandal?

figurative Sometimes we need to uncrown our own expectations in order to find true happiness.

Grammatical Forms of uncrown

• past tense: uncrowned
• plural: uncrowns
• comparative: more uncrowned
• superlative: most uncrowned
• present tense: uncrown
• future tense: will uncrown
• perfect tense: have uncrowned
• continuous tense: am uncrowning
• singular: uncrown
• positive degree: uncrowned
• infinitive: uncrown
• gerund: uncrowning
• participle: uncrowning

Origin and Evolution of uncrown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncrown' originated from Old English, specifically from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'crown' referring to a royal headpiece or symbol of authority.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uncrown' has maintained its original meaning of removing or depriving someone of a crown or royal status. It can also be used metaphorically to signify the loss of power or authority in a broader sense.