1. plural of dethronement; the act or process of removing a monarch or ruler from power or from a throne
Usage: typically used in historical or political contexts
2. instances of removing someone from a position of authority, dominance, or high status
Usage: figurative use; can apply to sports, business, or social contexts

Examples

• The dethronements of several European monarchs occurred during the revolutionary period.
• Historical records document the dethronements of kings who lost support from their nobles.
• The champion's dethronements in recent tournaments surprised many sports analysts.
• Political dethronements often lead to significant changes in government policy.
• The novel explores the dethronements of powerful families throughout the dynasty.
• Multiple dethronements of the ruling party occurred across different regions.
• Ancient texts describe the dethronements of pharaohs who angered the priesthood.