UNCROWN Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

uncrown

verb

ˌən-ˈkrau̇n

Definition of uncrown

as in to depose

to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne) Edward VIII effectively uncrowned himself when he insisted upon marrying an American divorcée

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Recent Examples of uncrown On June 3, 1988, the Pistons uncrowned the Boston Celtics, 95-90, in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals to win the series, 4-2. — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2020

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How far might a nation go that had no kings to depose, no entrenched hierarchies to uproot, a country so young and iconoclastic and resource-rich?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, back at the family mansion, her brother and sister scheme to depose their father.

— The Know, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of depose

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Then the defense picked it up last week, picking off Justin Herbert twice (one was called back) and sacking him four times.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
When Ole Miss sacked Manning early in the second half and recovered his fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, there was a run on antacids at the concession stands.

— Mac Engel October 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026

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Ben-Gvir dismisses concerns that such policies would cement Israel’s status as a pariah state.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Lower courts had dismissed the case because Asian American students were not underrepresented at the magnet schools compared with the pool of students that applied.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismiss

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Elsewhere, long-running demonstrations in Albania and Serbia have focused more on anti-corruption, spiraling into movements seeking to topple each country’s government.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Strong winds toppled trees in Flagstaff and Mesa, with some landing on walls and carports.

— Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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