dethrone

• Jemanden, meist einen Herrscher oder Anführer, von seinem Thron oder seiner Macht entfernen, oft durch Gewalt oder ein formelles Verfahren.

A verb meaning to remove a ruler or leader from a position of power, often by force or through a formal process.

1. Remove from powerB2formal

   To remove a monarch or ruler from their throne or position of power.

   Entthronen

   • The rebels successfully dethroned the king after a long civil war.
   • The emperor was dethroned by a military coup.
   • History records many instances where tyrants were dethroned.

   Synonymedeposeoustoverthrowtoppleunseat

   Antonymecrownenthroneinaugurateinstall

2. Displace from top positionB2informal

   To remove someone or something from a leading or dominant position, especially in a competition or ranking.

   Von der Spitze verdrängen

   • The young athlete dethroned the reigning champion in the final match.
   • The new smartphone model dethroned its predecessor as the best-selling device.
   • The startup dethroned the industry giant with its innovative product.

   Synonymedeposedisplaceoustoverthrowremovesupplanttoppleunseat

   Antonymecrownelevateenthroneinstallpromote