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   overthrow

   verb

   • 1. remove forcibly from power: "military coups which had attempted to overthrow the King" Similar remove (from office/power)bring downbring about the downfall oftopplebring lowundodeposeoustdisplacesupplantunseatsubvertdethronedisestablishdissolveinformal:defenestrateput an end todefeatconquerdisplacebreak upsubvertannihilatedissolve
   • ▪ put an end to (something) by the use of force: "their subversive activities are calculated to overthrow parliamentary democracy"
   • ▪ knock or throw to the ground: archaic "one who is already prostrate cannot be overthrown"
   • 2. throw (a ball) further than the intended distance: "he grips the ball too tight and overthrows it"
   • ▪ throw a ball beyond (a receiving player): North American "Dodge overthrew a receiver in the end zone"

   noun

   • 1. a removal from power: "the speeches called for the overthrow of the monarchy" Similar removal (from office/power)downfallfallcollapsetopplingundoingdepositionoustingdisplacementsupplantingunseatingsubversiondethronementdisestablishmentdissolutioninformal:defenestrationendingdefeatdisplacementfallroutcollapsedownfalldemisebreak-upsubversionannihilationdissolution
   • 2. (in cricket, baseball, and other games) a throw which sends a ball past its intended recipient or target.
   • ▪ a score made because the ball has been overthrown: "his throw missed the stumps and went for four overthrows"
   • 3. a panel of decorated wrought-iron work above an arch or gateway.

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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.

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   The meaning of OVERTHROW is overturn, upset. How to use overthrow in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overthrow.

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   Overthrow definition: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. See examples of OVERTHROW used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOVERTHROW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   OVERTHROW meaning: 1. to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2. to throw a ball past the person or…. Learn more.

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › overthrowOverthrow - definition of overthrow by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERTHROW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.