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o·ver·throw
 overthrow
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
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| inflections: |
overthrew, overthrowing, overthrown, overthrows |
| definition: |
to remove from power by force.
The knights overthrew the king.- synonyms:
- oust
- similar words:
- conquer, defeat, eject, expel, overcome, overpower, overturn, remove
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| related words: |
occupy, oust |
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
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thro
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| definition: |
the act of overthrowing or the state of being overthrown.
The people cheered the overthrow of the dictator.- synonyms:
- toppling
- similar words:
- occupation, rebellion, revolt, revolution, upheaval, uprising
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defeat |
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