Definition of overthrow - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
politicsremove a leader or government by force
- The rebels aimed to overthrow the dictator.
2.
sportsthrow something beyond its target
- The quarterback tends to overthrow his receivers.
Noun
1.
power collapsedownfall or destruction of something
- The scandal caused the overthrow of the company.
2.
politicsremoval of a government by force
- The coup led to the overthrow of the dictator.
3.
sportsRare throw that goes too farRare
- The quarterback's overthrow cost them the game.
Expressions with overthrow
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end the current system, replacing it with something different
The movement aimed to overthrow the status quo after years of unrest.
end the rule of the current leaders
The citizens united to overthrow the regime peacefully.
Origin of overthrow
Old English, ofer (over) + þrowian (to suffer)
Terms with overthrow included in their meaning
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undermining authority
intended to undermine or overthrow authority
overthrow
act of overturning or turning over
overthrow
defeat or collapse of a government or regime
politics
sudden overthrow of a government
resistance
movement to overthrow a government or occupation
politics
overthrow a government or leader
overthrow
overthrowing or causing to overthrow
disruption
frustrate or overthrow plans
politics
sudden overthrow of a government by a small group
internal coup
coup or overthrow of a government initiated from within the ruling group
political disruption
actions intended to disrupt or overthrow systems or institutions
cricket
run scored from an overthrow in cricket
defeat
overthrow or bring to ruin
ruin
the overturning or overthrow of an institution
1911-1912
overthrow of Qing dynasty establishing a republic
figurative
disrupt or overthrow
british history
the 1688 overthrow of King James II in England
insurgent group
organization seeking to overthrow government
undermining authority
quality of trying to weaken or overthrow authority
betrayal of country
involving actions to help enemies or overthrow government
monarchy change
overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy in France
Examples of overthrow in a sentence
Protesters sought to overthrow the corrupt regime. He tends to overthrow the ball during practice. She managed to overthrow the discus in the competition. The overthrow of the regime was swift and unexpected. Historians studied the overthrow of ancient civilizations. The revolution resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy.
The citizens celebrated the overthrow of the corrupt regime. His overthrow was caught by the opposing team. The pitcher's overthrow allowed a run to score.
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- French:renverser, chute, ...
- German:stürzen, Sturz, ...
- Italian:rovesciare, crollo, ...
- Spanish:derrocar, caída, ...
- Portuguese:derrubar, queda, ...
- Chinese:推翻, 垮台, ...
- Japanese:打倒する, 転覆, ...
- Arabic:أَطاحَ, إِسْقاط, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַדִּיחַ, מַפָּלָה, ...
- Russian:свергать, падение, ...
- Ukrainian:повалити, падіння, ...
- Hindi:उखाड़ फेंकना, पतन, ...
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