overthrow

[ verb oh-ver-throh; noun oh-ver-throh ]

/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ; noun ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ /

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verb (used with object), o·ver·threw, o·ver·thrown, o·ver·throw·ing.

to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.

to put an end to by force, as a government or institution.

to throw or knock down; overturn; topple: The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees.

to knock down and demolish.

to throw (something) too far.

Baseball. (of a pitcher) to throw too hard, often affecting control or straining the arm.

Archaic. to destroy the sound condition of (the mind).

verb (used without object), o·ver·threw, o·ver·thrown, o·ver·throw·ing.

to throw too far: If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.

noun

the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.

deposition from power.

defeat; destruction; ruin.

OTHER WORDS FOR overthrow

1 conquer, overpower.

4 destroy, raze, level.

11 fall.

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Origin of overthrow

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at over-, throw

OTHER WORDS FROM overthrow

o·ver·throw·er, nounpre·o·ver·throw, nounpre·o·ver·throw, verb (used with object), pre·o·ver·threw, pre·o·ver·thrown, pre·o·ver·throw·ing.un·o·ver·thrown, adjective

Words nearby overthrow

over the moon, “Over There”, over-the-road, over the top, overthink, overthrow, overthrust, overthrust belt, overtime, overtire, overtired

How to use overthrow in a sentence

Lebanese Hizbullah, for example, is fully aligned with the Islamic Republic’s vision, accepting of its absolute authority over the Shia world, and dedicated to the overthrow of its enemies in the West and in Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Is Radicalizing Young Men Across the Middle East. The U.S. Needs a Counterinsurgency Strategy|Kasra Aarabi|February 11, 2021|Time
Because they are now recognized as a party that has emboldened the overthrow of our constitutional government.
Former RNC chair says GOP will not be a governing majority again as long as it embraces Trumpism|Eugene Scott|January 12, 2021|Washington Post
It’s because revolution means “an overthrow or complete replacement of an established system.”
Why Are Only Some Wars Called “Revolutions”?|Rachel Leonard|October 20, 2020|Everything After Z
Seditious language is typically understood as speech advocating the overthrow of the government, and 54 different SDPD officers handed out at least 82 tickets for it since 2013.
Officers Who Wrote Multiple Seditious Language Tickets Have Been Accused of Other Violations|Kara Grant|October 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Generally, seditious language is language advocating for the overthrow of the government.
Morning Report: Punished for Pissing Off Police|Voice of San Diego|September 10, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Why would the CIA work to overthrow the Ukrainian government?
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Raila Odinga dismissed Kenyatta's claims that he is trying to overthrow the government.
Militants ‘Executed Non-Muslims’ at Kenyan World Cup Watch Party|Margot Kiser|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rocket teamed up with the Incredible Hulk to overthrow Judson Jakes, a devious mole.
11 Things to Know About Bradley Cooper’s Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy|Marina Watts|February 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So where do we go with all of this screen money, and is it really likely to overthrow our economic infrastructures anytime soon?
Dogecoin, Coinye, & Catcoin: A Dummy’s Guide to Cryptocurrencies|Charlotte Lytton|January 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They approved the catastrophic overthrow for which we are still paying a high and clear price every day.
Conservatives on the Wrong Side of History on Mandela, Most Other Things|Michael Tomasky|December 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Distances were to him as nothing; and difficulties only stimulated him to give his adversaries a more signal overthrow.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Siyes desired a man who would overthrow the Directory and establish a dictatorship: Barras was coquetting with the Bourbons.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Scarcely a year passed in which his name was not connected with some conspiracy to overthrow the First Consul.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
When one enemy of his kingdom appears, vows should be made to resist and overthrow his influence.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
As for his killing you in cold blood, that thought comes from your excitement of the moment and your chagrin at your overthrow.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn

British Dictionary definitions for overthrow

overthrow

verb (ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ) -throws, -throwing, -threw or -thrown

(tr) to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force

(tr) to throw or turn over

(tr) to throw (something, esp a ball) too far

noun (ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊ)

an act of overthrowing

downfall; destruction

cricket

a ball thrown back too far by a fielder
a run scored because of this

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