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OVERTHROW definition: 1. to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2. to throw a ball past the person or…. Learn more.
The meaning of OVERTHROW is overturn, upset. How to use overthrow in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overthrow.
Overthrow definition: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. See examples of OVERTHROW used in a sentence.
OVERTHROW meaning: 1. to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2. to throw a ball past the person or…. Learn more.
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) ( tr) to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force. 2. ( tr) to throw or turn over. 3. ( tr) to throw (something, esp a ball) too far. n. 4. an act of overthrowing. 5. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) downfall; destruction. 6. (Cricket) cricket.
When you overthrow a ruler or a regime, you throw them out, usually by force. If you're a rebel you may plan to overthrow the current government and install a new regime. You can also use overthrow as a noun.
verb. When a government or leader is overthrown, they are removed from power by force. That government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago. [be VERB -ed] ...an attempt to overthrow the president. [VERB noun] Synonyms: defeat, beat, master, overcome More Synonyms of overthrow. Overthrow is also a noun.
Overthrow definition: To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action.
Definition of overthrow verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun [ no plural ] uk / ˈəʊvəθrəʊ / us. the overthrow of the government. (Definition of overthrow from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
