dethrone
/diˈθroʊn/
verb
- To remove a king, queen, or other ruler from power.
- After years of rule, the emperor was finally dethroned by the army.
- The rebels planned to dethrone the unpopular king.
- The queen was dethroned in a peaceful transition of power.
- To remove someone or something from a position of dominance, leadership, or top rank.
- The new smartphone model dethroned the previous bestseller.
- She dethroned the reigning champion in the final match.
- The startup dethroned the industry giant with its innovative product.