Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dethroner
Noun
/diˈθroʊnər/
Definition
A person or thing that removes someone from a position of power or authority.
Examples
- The dethroner of the champion was celebrated as the new hero of the sport.
- In the novel, the cunning dethroner outsmarts the king and takes control of the kingdom.
- History is filled with tales of dethroners who changed the course of nations.
Meaning
Dethroner refers to an individual or entity that causes someone to lose their throne, rank, or status, often in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- Usurper
- Overthrower
- Unseater
