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overthrow
[oh-ver-throh, oh-ver-throh]
verb (used with object)
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)
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.
Synonyms: fall
overthrow
verb
(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
an act of overthrowing
downfall; destruction
cricket
a ball thrown back too far by a fielder
a run scored because of this
Other Word Forms
- overthrower noun
- preoverthrow verb (used with object)
- unoverthrown adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of overthrow1
Example Sentences
The clashes, in July, marked the latest outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria since Assad's overthrow.
If they weren't guilty, he said, they would have found a way to overthrow Hamas.
Borysenko, in an appearance last week, painted a dire picture for Fox’s audience, claiming that the left’s “primary goal is the violent overthrow of the federal government.”
Along with his call for the overthrow of the government, some might argue that his words at the rally were an incitement to violence.
Since Sisi came to power in 2014 after leading the military's overthrow of Mubarak's democratically elected successor, he has spent most of the time in prison or police detention.
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