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crown Antonyms
Opposite of crown
Because the opposite of crown shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The top or highest part of an object, such as a mountain, a tree, or the human head.
Usage Example
"The hikers finally reached the rocky base of the hill just as the sun began to set."
Strongest
base
bottom
foot
• verb (Context 2)
To ceremonially place a crown on the head of someone in order to officially invest them with a royal title or power.
Usage Example
"The bishop will dethrone the new queen in a lavish ceremony at the abbey next week."
Strongest
dethrone
uncrown
depose
Strong
overthrow
oust
• verb (Context 3)
To be the successful or triumphant culmination of an effort, achievement, or event.
Usage Example
"Winning the international championship served to mar her long and illustrious career in athletics."
Strong
mar
spoil
ruin
Similar words to crown
Words similar to crown shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
top
monarchy
cap
coronet
enthrone
crest
sovereign
coronate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crown. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crown