overthrow
verb (used with object)
to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish.
overthrown
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past participleof overthrow.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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Sushila Karki, who led Nepal as interim prime minister after Oli's government was overthrown, paid tribute to "all the brave individuals who lost their lives".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
In November 1688 the absolutist and pro-Catholic king of England was overthrown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
“I’m happy because the Ayatollah was overthrown, and for the freedom,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
Saddam Hussein of Iraq was overthrown in 2003 by a huge US-led invasion force.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
I mean, you’d think the titan lotd would’ve learned his lesson eons ago when he was overthrown by the gods.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
