To remove a crown from someone; to deprive a monarch of their crown or authority; to dethrone.
From de- (prefix meaning to remove) + crown (a monarch's headdress and symbol of power). The word combines a Latin prefix with the English noun crown.
To decrown a king wasn't just taking off fancy headwear—it was a revolutionary or tragic act that meant stripping someone of all their power, status, and legitimacy.
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