How Do You Spell DECROWN?

Pronunciation: [dɪkɹˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

The word "decrown" means to remove a crown or strip someone of power or authority. It is pronounced as /diːˈkraʊn/. The first syllable "de" is pronounced like "dee" and the second syllable "crown" is pronounced like "kraun." The stress is on the second syllable. The spelling of the word follows the standard English spelling system where ‘de’ prefix means ‘undoing or reversing something,’ and the word ‘crown’ reflects the pronunciation problem of English letter ‘w’.

DECROWN Meaning and Definition

1. Decrown is a transitive verb that refers to the act of removing or depriving someone, typically a monarch or a political leader, of their crown or their status and power as a ruler. This term is derived from the combination of "de-" which means undoing or reversing an action, and "crown" which represents the symbol of authority and sovereignty.

   In a literal sense, decrowning involves physically taking off the crown from the head of a monarch, often signifying their removal from power, such as through a dethronement, forced abdication, or a successful political uprising. Figuratively, this term can also represent the metaphorical stripping away of authority, prestige, or reputation from anyone, not solely limited to rulers or political figures.

   Decrowning can occur in various historical, political, or fictional contexts, embodying a shift in power dynamics, the fall of a regime, or a loss of influence. It may involve a formal act, such as a ceremony or official proclamation, or it could be a metaphorical concept representing the diminishing of someone's power and influence over time.

   Overall, decrown encompasses the act of removing or stripping an individual of their crown, symbolizing the termination of their reign, authority, or prominence in a specific sphere of influence.

Common Misspellings for DECROWN

• secrown
• xecrown
• cecrown
• fecrown
• recrown
• eecrown
• dwcrown
• dscrown
• ddcrown
• drcrown
• d4crown
• d3crown
• dexrown
• devrown
• defrown
• dedrown
• deceown
• decdown
• decfown

Etymology of DECROWN

The word "decrown" is a combination of the prefix "de-" and the noun "crown".

The prefix "de-" comes from Latin and has the meaning of "reverse" or "undo". It is commonly used to indicate removal, separation, or negation.

The noun "crown" originates from the Old French word "corone", which further traces back through Middle English to the Latin word "corona". "Corona" referred to a circular or garland-shaped head decoration, often made of precious materials, worn by monarchs or rulers as a symbol of their authority. Over time, "crown" has come to have various other meanings, such as a royal title, the top part of something, or a reward for achievement.

Conjugate verb Decrown

CONDITIONAL

I would decrown

you would decrown

he/she/it would decrown

we would decrown

they would decrown

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be decrowning

you would be decrowning

he/she/it would be decrowning

we would be decrowning

they would be decrowning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have decrown

you would have decrown

he/she/it would have decrown

we would have decrown

they would have decrown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been decrowning

you would have been decrowning

he/she/it would have been decrowning

we would have been decrowning

they would have been decrowning

FUTURE

I will decrown

you will decrown

he/she/it will decrown

we will decrown

they will decrown

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be decrowning

you will be decrowning

he/she/it will be decrowning

we will be decrowning

they will be decrowning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have decrowned

you will have decrowned

he/she/it will have decrowned

we will have decrowned

they will have decrowned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been decrowning

you will have been decrowning

he/she/it will have been decrowning

we will have been decrowning

they will have been decrowning

IMPERATIVE

you decrown

we let´s decrown

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to decrown

PAST

I decrowned

you decrowned

he/she/it decrowned

we decrowned

they decrowned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was decrowning

you were decrowning

he/she/it was decrowning

we were decrowning

they were decrowning

PAST PARTICIPLE

decrowned

PAST PERFECT

I had decrowned

you had decrowned

he/she/it had decrowned

we had decrowned

they had decrowned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been decrowning

you had been decrowning

he/she/it had been decrowning

we had been decrowning

they had been decrowning

PRESENT

I decrown

you decrown

he/she/it decrowns

we decrown

they decrown

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am decrowning

you are decrowning

he/she/it is decrowning

we are decrowning

they are decrowning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

decrowning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have decrowned

you have decrowned

he/she/it has decrowned

we have decrowned

they have decrowned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been decrowning

you have been decrowning

he/she/it has been decrowning

we have been decrowning

they have been decrowning