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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However, since Assad was deposed in December 2024 by the opposition, that argument appeared less credible than ever.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
As an aside, the rush to depose Romo continues to gain steam even though one of the voices that carries the most weight around CBS has remained doggedly silent.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of depose

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After the third consecutive three-and-out ended with Young getting sacked, former Panther QB Jake Delhomme spoke for a lot of fans on the TV broadcast.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
Cofnas was sacked by Cambridge in the wake of controversy caused by his comments.

— Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of sack

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But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit was dismissed Monday without prejudice, meaning the case may be filed again.

— Riley Moser, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

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