uncrown
/ʌnˈkraʊn/
verb
- To remove someone from a position of power, authority, or leadership; to dethrone.
- After the scandal, the board voted to uncrown the CEO.
- In the final match, the underdog team managed to uncrown the reigning champions.
- The rebels planned to uncrown the king and establish a republic.
- To take away the status or title of being the best or most successful in a particular field.
- Her stunning performance uncrowned the longtime record holder.
- The young artist's hit song uncrowned the veteran singer from the top of the charts.
- The new smartphone model uncrowned the previous market leader.