Dethronement (Noun)
Meaning
The act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The dethronement of the king was a violent and bloody affair that shocked the entire nation.
- Her dethronement as CEO was a surprise to many, given her long history of success with the company.
- The dethronement of the dictator was a major milestone in the country's transition to democracy.
- The board of directors voted unanimously for the dethronement of the corrupt CEO, citing numerous instances of misconduct.
- The dethronement of the reigning champion was a major upset in the tennis tournament, with the young challenger emerging victorious.