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(dē t̸hrōn′)

transitive verb dethroned, dethroning

to remove from a throne; depose
to oust from any high position

Related Forms:

dethronement noun
dethroner noun

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transitive verb de·throned, de·thron·ing, de·thrones

To remove from the throne; depose.
To remove from a prominent or powerful position.

Related Forms:

de·throneˈment noun

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