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Definition of overthrowing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
disruptiondisrupting or ending a system or institution
- The overthrowing movement aimed to dismantle the old regime.
2.
politicscausing the removal of a government or leader
- The overthrowing forces quickly took control of the capital.
Origin of overthrowing
English, over (above) + throwing (casting)
Terms with overthrowing included in their meaning
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overthrowing authority
act of overthrowing or undermining an established system
overthrow
overthrowing or causing to overthrow
radical change
active support for, or participation in, overthrowing an existing government
defeat
act of overthrowing or defeating
Examples of overthrowing in a sentence
The overthrowing campaign was met with resistance. The overthrowing army marched into the city. Overthrowing leaders often leads to chaos.
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- French:subversif, insurrectionnel, ...
- German:zerstörend, umstürzend, ...
- Italian:distruzione, sovvertimento, ...
- Spanish:disruptivo, derrocador, ...
- Portuguese:desestabilizador, revolucionário, ...
- Chinese:颠覆性的, 正在推翻的, ...
- Japanese:打倒, 転覆, ...
- Arabic:مُقَوِّض, مُسقِط, ...
- Hebrew:מַהְפְּכָנִי, מַפִּיל שִׁלְטוֹן, ...
- Russian:свержение, низвержение, ...
- Ukrainian:руйнування, повалення, ...
- Hindi:विघटनकारी, तख्तापलटकारी, ...
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)
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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