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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. : overturn, upset. 2. : to cause the downfall of : bring down, defeat. 3. : to throw a ball over or past (something or someone, such as a base or a receiver) overthrow. ˈō-vər-ˌthrō. noun.
OVERTHROW definition: 1. to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2. to throw a ball past the person or…. Learn more.
Overthrow definition: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. See examples of OVERTHROW used in a sentence.
OVERTHROW meaning: 1. to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2. to throw a ball past the person or…. Learn more.
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.
overthrow in American English. (verb ˌouvərˈθrou, noun ˈouvərˌθrou) (verb -threw, -thrown, -throwing) transitive verb. 1. to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. to overthrow a tyrant. 2. to put an end to by force, as a government or institution. 3.
overthrow in American English. (verb ˌouvərˈθrou, noun ˈouvərˌθrou) (verb -threw, -thrown, -throwing) transitive verb. 1. to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. to overthrow a tyrant. 2. to put an end to by force, as a government or institution. 3.
Overthrow definition: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish. See examples of OVERTHROW used in a sentence.
Overthrow Definition. To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action. A plot to overthrow the government.
