overthrow
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).
to throw too far: If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.
the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.
deposition from power.
defeat; destruction; ruin.
Origin of overthrow
1Other words for overthrow
Other words from overthrow
- o·ver·throw·er, noun
- pre·o·ver·throw, noun
- pre·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
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British Dictionary definitions for overthrow
(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
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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