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单词 overthrowing
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overthrowingn.

Brit. /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊɪŋ/, /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈˌoʊvərˈˌθroʊɪŋ/
Forms: see over- prefix and throwing n.2
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: overthrow v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < overthrow v. + -ing suffix1.
The action of overthrow v.; an instance of this.
ΘΚΠ
the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > [noun] > overthrow of a person, institution, belief, etc.
fallOE
confusionc1290
subversiona1325
overthrowingc1330
overturninga1398
downcasta1400
wrackc1400
downcastingc1425
eversionc1425
profligationc1475
demolitionc1550
overturec1555
wreck1577
overturnc1592
racking?1689
upsetting1827
subversal1843
demolishment1884
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > downward motion > falling > [noun] > capsizing or upset
overthrowingc1330
subversiona1382
whelmingc1440
overseta1658
overturn1789
upset1804
capsize1807
whemmel1817
upsetting1819
purl1825
bouleversement1877
capsizal1881
c1330 (?a1300) Arthour & Merlin (Auch.) (1973) 8804 Þer was fleinge and wiþstonding..and ouerþroweinge of Sarrazins.
c1390 G. Chaucer Melibeus 2755 Therfore clepeth Cassidore pouerte the moder of ruyne, that is to seyn, the moder of ouerthrowynge [v.rr. ouerþrowyng, ouyrthrowynge, ouere þroweinge] or fallynge doun.
?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. ii. met. 417 For although the wynd troublynge the see thondre with overthrowynges [v.r. ouereþrowynges; L. ruinis].
a1450 (c1412) T. Hoccleve De Regimine Principum (Harl. 4866) (1897) 65 (MED) For whan a man weneþ stond most constant, Þan is he nexte to his ouer throwyng.
a1500 tr. A. Chartier Traité de l'Esperance (Rawl.) (1974) 65 Ye..apply your stvdye..to the ruyne of your prosperite and the ouirthrowyng of your power.
1593 Sir P. Sidney Arcadia i. f. 23 If any sensuall weaknes arise, wee are to yeelde all our sounde forces to the ouerthrowing of so vnnaturall a rebellion.
1607 J. Harington tr. L. Ariosto Orlando Furioso (new ed.) xxxix. 329 The spouse of noble Brandimart, Who euer since his wofull ouerthrowing,By Rodomont, did with a pensiue hart, Seeke his release.
1656 T. Blount Glossographia Transjection, a casting over, or thorow, an overthrowing.
1750 J. Mayhew Disc. Submission 13 Can anyone reasonably suppose, that the Apostle had any intention to extend the authority of rulers..to the overthrowing of that religion which he himself was so zealous in propagating!
1850 Ld. Tennyson In Memoriam cxi. 175 With overthrowings, and with cries, And undulations to and fro. View more context for this quotation
1893 N. Amer. Rev. Mar. 341 There was..no loss of life and little of property, except from the overthrowing of many hundred chimneys.
1961 J. J. Arévalo Shark & Sardines ii. vi. 82 Law can never be invoked to disguise the overthrowing of the legitimate government of a small but great little country.
1991 Don Heinrich's Pro Preview '91 32/3 The only problem he has on the deep ball is overthrowing.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

overthrowingadj.

Brit. /ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊɪŋ/, /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈˌoʊvərˈˌθroʊɪŋ/
Forms: see overthrow v. and -ing suffix2.
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: overthrow v., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < overthrow v. + -ing suffix2.
Now rare.
1. Rash, headstrong; inclined or prone to. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > will > decision > obstinacy or stubbornness > [adjective] > wilful
onwileOE
wilfulc1200
willesfulc1225
headstronga1398
wilsomea1400
headya1425
overthrowing?a1425
self-willya1425
self-willedc1450
sensual1524
wayward1528
headish1530
affectionate1534
self-will1562
strongheaded1579
hard-mouthed1610
brag-brained1648
self-wilful1648
overwilled1650
will-strong1654
cobby1785
willyart1791
brain-strong1863
?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. ii. met. vii. 1 Whoso that with overthrowynge thought oonly seketh glorie of fame.
?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. iv. pr. vi. 109 The nature of som man is so overthrowynge [v.r. ouerthrowenge; L. praeceps] to yvel.
2. That overthrows a person or thing (in various senses of the verb).
ΘΚΠ
the world > existence and causation > creation > destruction > [adjective] > overthrowing (an institution, principle, etc.)
overthrowing?a1425
subversive1642
subvertive1647
subversionary1861
?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. i. met. ii. 2 The thought of man, dreynt in overthrowynge [v.r. ouer þrowyng; L. praecipiti] depnesse.
?a1425 (c1380) G. Chaucer tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. iii. met. xii. 42 Tho was nat the heved of Ixion ytormented by the overthrowynge wheel.
1592 G. Harvey New Let. in Wks. (1884) I. 261 Take away that overthrowing or weakening property from Truce: and Truce may be a diuine Scammony.
1662 J. Dauncey Eng. Lovers i. v. 5 sig. A3 With what fury did he pierce our Squadrons? His victorious sword like an overthrowing thunderbolt tumbling down all before it?
1845 P. J. Bailey Festus (ed. 2) 8 The overruling, overthrowing power.
1902 J. Payne Requiem for our Dead in South Afr. in Wks. II. 327 The traitor horde..With the foul foe for England's overthrowing Confederate, fain would blunt her conquering sword And maim her forearm.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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