Dethrone

Origin

Full definition of dethrone

Verb

To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy.
To remove any governing authority from power.

Synonyms

(forcibly remove a monarch): depose
(remove governing authority from power): bring down, depose, divest, overthrow

Antonyms

(forcibly remove a monarch): coronate, crown, enthrone, king
(remove governing authority from power): empower, install, invest, take office