Definition of Overthrow

1. Verb. Cause the downfall of; of rulers. "Subvert the ruling class"

Exact synonyms: Bring Down, Overturn, Subvert
Specialized synonyms: Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Depose, Force Out
Derivative terms: Subversion, Subversive, Subverter

2. Noun. The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force).
Generic synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Termination
Specialized synonyms: Subversion, Subversive Activity

3. Verb. Rule against. "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Exact synonyms: Override, Overrule, Overturn, Reverse
Generic synonyms: Decree, Rule
Derivative terms: Reversal

4. Noun. The act of disturbing the mind or body. "She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
Exact synonyms: Derangement, Upset
Generic synonyms: Disturbance
Derivative terms: Derange, Upset

Definition of Overthrow

1. v. t. To throw over; to overturn; to upset; to turn upside down.

2. n. The act of overthrowing; the state of being overthrow; ruin.

Definition of Overthrow

1. Verb. (transitive now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force. ¹

3. Noun. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far. ¹

5. Noun. (sports) A throw that goes too far. ¹

6. Noun. (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overthrow

1. [v -THREW, -THROWN, -THROWING, -THROWS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overthrow

overtesting
overtests
overtheorize
overtheorized
overtheorizes
overtheorizing
overthick
overthin
overthink
overthinker
overthinkers
overthinking
overthinks
overthought
overthrew
overthrow (current term)
overthrowal
overthrowals
overthrower
overthrowers
overthroweth
overthrowing
overthrown
overthrows
overthrust
overthrust fault
overthrusts
overthwart
overthwartly
overthwartness

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