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overthrow

/'/oU/v/@/r'/T/r/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the act of disturbing the mind or body

    noun.act

    Examples
    She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living.
    Synonyms derangement upset

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The act of overthrowing; the state of being overthrow; ruin.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. cause the downfall of; of rulers

    verb.social

    Examples
    The Czar was overthrown.
    Synonyms bring down overturn subvert

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. rule against

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms override overrule overturn reverse

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To throw over; to overturn; to upset; to turn upside down.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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