disenthrone

[ dis-en-throhn ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·en·throned, dis·en·throning.

1. to dethrone.

Other Words From

• disen·thronement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disenthrone¹

First recorded in 1600–10; dis- ¹ + enthrone

Example Sentences

Revolution enthroned her," he muttered between his teeth, "and counter-revolution shall disenthrone her yet.

From Project Gutenberg

There lie—twin monsters of enormous girth— Aloeus' sons, who 'gainst Olympus cast Their impious hands, and strove with daring vast To disenthrone the Thunderer.

From Project Gutenberg

And, indeed, it was death we had come to disenthrone.

From Project Gutenberg

Either to disenthrone the King of Heaven We war, if war be best, or to regain Our own right lost.

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They were no longer the monarchs of France—Bonaparte alone seemed to be its ruler—and their envious jealousy told them that it would require but a sign from his hand to impart to the French government a new form, to disenthrone the five directors, and to place himself in their position.

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