overthrow
/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ//ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/
noun
- 1
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
- 2
An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
verb
- 1
To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
“I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
- 2
To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
noun
- 1
A throw that goes too far.
verb
- 1
To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
“He overthrew first base, for an error.”
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