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- DictionaryO·ver·throw
verb
- 1. remove forcibly from power: "military coups which had attempted to overthrow the King"
- 2. throw (a ball) further or harder than intended: "he grips the ball too tight and overthrows it"
noun
- 1. a removal from power; a defeat or downfall: "the speeches called for the overthrow of the monarchy"
- 2. (in baseball and other games) a throw that sends a ball past its intended recipient or target.
1. /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/ rule against. 2. /ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/ the termination of a ruler or institution. IPA guide. Other forms: overthrown; overthrew; overthrowing; overthrows. When you overthrow a ruler or a regime, you throw them out, usually by force. If you're a rebel you may plan to overthrow the current government and install a new regime.
Definition of overthrow verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · verb. When a government or leader is overthrown, they are removed from power by force. That government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago. [be VERB -ed] ...an attempt to overthrow the president. [VERB noun] Synonyms: defeat, beat, master, overcome More Synonyms of overthrow. Overthrow is also a noun .
Definition of overthrow – Learner’s Dictionary. overthrow. verb [ T ] uk / ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ / us past tense overthrew | past participle overthrown. Add to word list. to remove someone from power by using force: They were accused of plotting to overthrow the government. overthrow. noun [ no plural ] uk / ˈəʊvəθrəʊ / us. the overthrow of the government.
Noun. Filter. verb. overthrew, overthrowing, overthrown, overthrows. To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action. A plot to overthrow the government. American Heritage. To bring down from a position of authority or power; topple. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant. to put an end to by force, as a government or institution. to throw or knock down; overturn; topple: The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees.
1. To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action: a plot to overthrow the government. 2. Sports To throw a ball or other object over and beyond (an intended target): The infielder overthrew first base. 3. To throw or push over; overturn: overthrew the table. n. (ō′vər-thrō′) 1.
