Meaning of overthrow in English

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Verb
overthrow
Definitions
1. cause the downfall of
Examples
- « of rulers »
- « The Czar was overthrown »
- « subvert the ruling class »
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2. rule against
Examples
- « The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill »
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- reversal
Noun
overthrow
Definitions
1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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2. the act of disturbing the mind or body
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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« Death be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so. For, those, whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow. Die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me. »
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« Law represents the effort of man to organize society governments, the efforts of selfishness to overthrow liberty. »
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« We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution. »
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