dethrone

• Verbe signifiant retirer un souverain ou un dirigeant du pouvoir, souvent par la force ou lors d'une procédure formelle ; au sens figuré, ôter à quelqu'un ou quelque chose une position dominante ou suprême.

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.

   détrôner

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeposeoustoverthrowtoppleunseat

   Antonymescrownenthroneinaugurateinstall

2. Displace from top positionB2informal

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

   détrôner (déposséder de la première place)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeposedisplaceoustoverthrowremovesupplanttoppleunseat

   Antonymescrownelevateenthroneinstallpromote