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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 »
2.
rule against
Examples
« The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill »
Noun
overthrow
Definitions
1.
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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 »