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throne Synonyms

Another word for throne

Choosing another word for throne depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A ceremonial and heavily ornamented chair occupied by a monarch, bishop, or other highly exalted figure on state or religious occasions.

Usage Example

"The queen sat upon the golden cathedra to receive the foreign ambassadors."

Strong
cathedra
seat of state
chair of state

• noun (Context 2)

The power, authority, or rank of a sovereign.

Usage Example

"The rebellion sought to overthrow the crown and establish a democratic republic."

Strongest
crown
sovereignty
monarchy
Strong
kingship
queenship
rule
reign
dominion

• noun (Context 3)

A toilet.

Usage Example

"He retreated to the toilet with a newspaper and didn't emerge for half an hour."

Strongest
toilet
commode
Strong
john
loo
can
crapper
potty
lavatory
privy

• verb (Context 4)

To place on a royal seat or invest with sovereign authority; to enthrone.

Usage Example

"The bishop throned the new king in a lavish ceremony at the national cathedral."

Strongest
enthrone
crown
Strong
coronate
instate
invest
inaugurate

Opposites of throne

The opposite of throne shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dethrone
depose
uncrown
overthrow
oust
See all opposites of throne

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