Definition of
overthrow is the dictionary form of overthrown Definition of overthrow
overthrow has definitions from the field of politics
1
[ verb ] (politics) cause the downfall of; of rulers

Synonyms

bring_down subvert overturn

Examples

"The Czar was overthrown" "subvert the ruling class"

2
[ noun ] the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
3
[ verb ] rule against

Synonyms

override reverse overturn overrule

Examples

"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

4
[ noun ] the act of disturbing the mind or body

Synonyms

upset derangement

Examples

"his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset" "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"

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Rhymes with

thrown throne overgrown dethrone roan rhone groan drone grown crone prone homegrown

Phonetic and Homophones

OW2 V ER0 TH R OW1 N

Similar Spelling

overthrow Overton overtone overtop overturn overdraft overdraw

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