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overthrow   (TTS Sound)

The noun overthrow has 2 senses

• overthrow -- (the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force))


• upset, derangement, overthrow -- (the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living")

The verb overthrow has 2 senses

• overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down -- (cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class")


• overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse -- (rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill")