unthrone

[ uhn-throhn ]

verb (used with object)

, un·throned, un·thron·ing.

1. to dethrone or remove as if by dethroning.

unthrone

/ ʌnˈθrəʊn /

verb

1. tr a less common word for dethrone

Word History and Origins

Origin of unthrone¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + throne

Example Sentences

The reigning Olympic champions have breezed through the London Games, but Spain - ranked second in the world - are desperate to unthrone the so-called Dream Team.

From The Guardian

Unthrone, un-thrōn′, v.t. to dethrone.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet no new sufferings can prepare A higher praise to crown thee;10 Though my first death proclaim thee fair, My second will unthrone thee.

From Project Gutenberg

He loved his art, but he loved political plotting and conspiracy even more, and was ever ready to resign his most profitable engagement for a scheme that promised to overturn a government or unthrone a sovereign.

From Project Gutenberg

Something must be done to unthrone these wretches, or things will be worse and worse.

From Project Gutenberg