discrown in English
- discrown⇄discrown, transitive verb.
to deprive of royal power; depose.
(SYN) uncrown.
discrown in Sindhi سنڌي
Discrown
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkraʊn/
Definitions
- To remove or take away the crown from (a monarch or ruler), especially in a symbolic or literal act of dethroning.
- To strip someone of honor, rank, or a title, often in a formal or figurative context.
Usage Examples
- The king was discrowned after the rebellion, and a new ruler ascended to the throne.
- The scandal led to the discrowning of the official, ending their political career.
- In the story, the villain seeks to discrown the beloved hero in a plot for power.
Etymology
The term "discrown" is formed from the prefix "dis-" meaning "removal" or "undoing," and "crown," referring to the symbolic headpiece worn by a monarch or ruler. It dates back to Middle English, with the earliest recorded usage in the 14th century. The word originally referred to literal dethroning and later extended to more figurative meanings of loss of rank or power.
Synonyms
- Dethrone
- Depose
- Unseat
- Overthrow
- Strip of title
Antonyms
- Crown
- Appoint
- Elevate
- Empower
- Install
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Despojar del trono | /desˈpo.xar del ˈtɾo.no/ |
| French | Déposséder du trône | /de.pɔsede du tʁɔn/ |
| German | Vom Thron stoßen | /fɔm tʁoːn ʃtoːsən/ |
| Italian | Privare della corona | /priˈvare delːa koˈroːna/ |
| Portuguese | Despojar do trono | /despoˈʒaɾ du ˈtɾo.nu/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 废除王位 | /fèi chú wáng wèi/ |
| Japanese | 王冠を奪う | /ōkan o ubau/ |
| Korean | 왕관을 빼앗다 | /wanggwan-eul bbaetda/ |
| Arabic | إزالة التاج | /ʔizaːlat at-taːdʒ/ |
| Russian | Лишить короны | /lʲɪˈʂɨtʲ kɐˈro.nɨ/ |
| Hindi | राजमुकुट हटाना | /raajmukut hatana/ |
| Bengali | মুকুট ছিনিয়ে নেওয়া | /mukut chhiniye neoa/ |
| Gujarati | રાજમુકુટ કઢાવવું | /raajmukut kadhavvu/ |
| Kannada | ರಾಜಮುಕುಟ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಿ | /raajamukuta tegedukoLLi/ |
| Malayalam | രാജമukut അഴിച്ചു | /raajamukuta azhichu/ |
| Marathi | राजमुकुट काढणे | /raajmukut kaadhane/ |
| Odia | ରାଜମୁକୁଟ ହଟାଇବା | /raajmukut hataiba/ |
| Punjabi | ਰਾਜਮੁਕੁਟ ਹਟਾਉਣਾ | /raajmukut hatauna/ |
| Tamil | இராஜமுகுட் எடுத்துவிடு | /iraajamukud eduththuvitu/ |
| Telugu | రాజముకుట తొలగించు | /raajamukuta tolaginchu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In British English, the "o" in "crown" is pronounced with a soft diphthong.
- In American English, "discrown" may have a more flattened vowel sound, pronouncing the "ow" sound as /aʊ/.
Historical Usage
The word "discrown" has historically been used in the context of monarchy, often referring to the act of dethroning a ruler. It has been a significant term in discussions about power transitions, especially in times of revolution, coup, or political instability. Over time, the term has expanded in usage to refer to the stripping of power or rank from individuals in a more general, symbolic sense.
Cultural Nuances
In many societies, the concept of discrowning is deeply tied to political and royal histories, symbolizing a loss of power, authority, or social standing. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, often conveying a sense of shame or dishonor. In modern contexts, it can also be used to describe the loss of status in social, political, or even corporate environments.
More Information
The verb "discrown" is primarily used to describe an act of removing or stripping someone of a crown or title, especially in the context of political power. The term gained prominence in the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting the tumultuous times of political revolutions, regime changes, and the fall of monarchies. In contemporary usage, it may also apply to anyone or anything being deprived of their former status or authority, and the term remains powerful in both its historical and figurative meanings.