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dethrone.

To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.

  2. To remove any governing authority from power.

  3. To remove from any position of high status or power.

  4. To remove (something) from a position of power or paramount importance.

    figuratively
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- Middle English trone English throne English dethrone From de- + throne.

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