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o·ver·throw
 overthrow
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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| inflections: |
overthrew, overthrowing, overthrown, overthrows |
| definition 1: |
to oust (a person or persons) from power, esp. by force.
The nobles plotted to overthrow the king.- synonyms:
- depose, dethrone, oust, topple
- similar words:
- conquer, defeat, eject, expel, overcome, overpower, overturn, remove, subdue, subjugate, subvert, supplant, tumble, unseat, vanquish
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| definition 2: |
to cause the fall or collapse of.
After overthrowing the dictatorship, they made a new constitution.- synonyms:
- subvert
- similar words:
- abolish, collapse, conquer, crush, destroy, disrupt, overturn, prostrate, topple, tumble, upset, upturn
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| definition 3: |
to tip over; topple; overturn.
The wind overthrew the plastic tables and chairs.- synonyms:
- overturn, topple, upend, upset
- similar words:
- collapse, down, invert, tip, tumble, upturn
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| definition 4: |
to throw a ball or other object past (an intended target).
The shortstop overthrew the base.- similar words:
- overshoot
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| related words: |
occupy, oust |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
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thro
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| definition: |
to throw something too far.
- similar words:
- overshoot
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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| definition 1: |
the act of overthrowing or the state of being overthrown.
- synonyms:
- downfall, subversion, toppling, undoing
- similar words:
- deposition, occupation, overturn, rebellion, revolt, revolution, upheaval, uprising
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| definition 2: |
a defeat or downfall.
- synonyms:
- beating, defeat, vanquishment
- similar words:
- collapse, debacle, downfall, fall, subversion, upset
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| related words: |
defeat, ouster, undoing |
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