English
Etymology
de- + throne
Verb
en-verb|dethron|ing
- To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
- To remove any governing authority from power.
Synonyms
(forcibly remove a monarch): depose
(remove governing authority from power): bring down, depose, divest, overthrow
Antonyms
(forcibly remove a monarch): coronate, crown, enthrone, king
(remove governing authority from power): empower, install, invest, take office
See also
abdicate
coup d'etat
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