uncrown

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈkraʊn/

KK: /ʌnˈkraʊn/

verb

Definition

To remove someone's royal title or position, especially taking away their crown.

Example

The council decided to uncrown the king after the rebellion.

Tense Forms

Past: uncrowned

Past Participle: uncrowned

Conversation

Did you hear about the king who decided to uncrown himself?

Yeah, I read that he wanted to live a normal life instead.

It's kind of bold, right? I wonder how it will affect the kingdom.

Definitely! It could change everything about their monarchy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

depose

dethrone

displace

Antonyms

crown

enthrone

install

Root Explanation

Uncrown → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "crown" (from Old English "cyrn", meaning to encircle or adorn the head). The word "uncrown" means to remove the crown or to take away the status of being crowned.

Memory Tip

Think of 'un-' meaning not or the opposite, and 'crown' as something that adorns the head. This helps you remember that 'uncrown' means to take away the crown or status.

Visually Confused Words

ungrown

unbrown

encrown

unrow

unown