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 Definition of 'overthrow'

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


2. (noun) upsetderangementoverthrow
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"

3. (verb) overthrowsubvertoverturnbring down
cause the downfall of; of rulers
"The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"

4. (verb) overruleoverturnoverrideoverthrowreverse
rule against
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"


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