1. the act or process of removing a crown from someone; dethronement
Usage: formal; literary

1. present participle of decrown; to remove a crown from; to dethrone or deprive of royal authority
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The revolution resulted in the decrowning of the unpopular monarch.
• The nobles were decrowning the king in a dramatic ceremony.
• The decrowning of the empress marked the end of an era.
• Historical accounts describe the decrowning as a pivotal moment in the nation's history.
• They were decrowning him of his title and authority.
• The decrowning process took place before the new ruler was installed.