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dethrone

/dɪˈθroʊn/

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verb

/dɪˈθroʊn/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий отстранение правителя или лидера от власти, часто силой или в ходе формальной процедуры.

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.

    ruСвергнуть

    • 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.

    Synonymsdeposeoustoverthrowtoppleunseat

    Antonymscrownenthroneinaugurateinstall

  2. Displace from top positionB2informal

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

    ruСвергнуть с лидирующей позиции

    • 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.

    Synonymsdeposedisplaceoustoverthrowremovesupplanttoppleunseat

    Antonymscrownelevateenthroneinstallpromote

Forms
  • dethroned past participle
  • dethroned past simple
  • dethroning present participle
  • dethrones third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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