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Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense overthrows , present participle overthrowing , past tense overthrew , past participle overthrown pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced ( oʊ vəʳθroʊ ) . The noun is pronounced ( oʊ vəʳθroʊ) .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.
They were charged with plotting the overthrow of the state. [ + of ]
More Synonyms of overthrow
overthrow in British English
verb ( ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ ) Word forms: -throws , -throwing , -threw or -thrown 1. ( transitive) to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force
2. ( transitive) to throw or turn over
3. ( transitive) to throw (something, esp a ball) too far
noun ( ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊ ) 4. an act of overthrowing
6. cricket a. a ball thrown back too far by a fielder
b. a run scored because of this
overthrow in American English ( ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ ; also, and for n. always, ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ )
verb transitive Word forms: ˌoverˈthrew , ˌoverˈthrown , ˌoverˈthrowing 1. to throw or turn over; upset
2. to overcome; conquer; end
3. to throw a ball or the like beyond (the intended receiver or target)
noun 4. an overthrowing or being overthrown
5. destruction; ruin; end
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈconquer
Examples of 'overthrow' in a sentence overthrow
Military plotters were working to overthrow the regime. Yet the constitution says the army can overthrow a leader if people are unhappy with him. The latter was not so much a practical attempt to overthrow monarchy as a creed. October in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the governor. Could incite overthrow of the regime. The military overthrow of the Egyptian government produced an unwelcome rise in oil prices. When such power monopolies emerge, can any force overthrow them other than regulatory intervention? He was overthrown by the military in 2006 and sentenced in absentia to two years in prison for corruption. Q Who was behind plot to overthrow government? Not radical as in wishing to overthrow the Government, or change the political system. In short, it is impossible to imagine the people of Britain could possibly overthrow a government. C Demand a military-style coup to overthrow the management. In other languages overthrow
British English :
overthrow 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.
American English : overthrow Brazilian Portuguese : derrubar Chinese : 颠覆 European Spanish : derrocar French : renverser German : stürzen Italian : rovesciare governo, regimeJapanese : 倒す Korean : 축출되다 European Portuguese : derrubar Latin American Spanish : derrocar Chinese translation of 'overthrow' overthrow (vb əuvəˈθrəu ; n ˈəuvəθrəu)
Word forms: pt overthrew
Word forms: pp overthrown
vt [government, leader] 推翻 (tuīfān)
Definition
to defeat and replace (a ruler or government) by force
The government was overthrown in a military coup three years ago.
Synonyms
bring down
oust
do away with
depose
Opposites
support
, protect
, maintain
, guard
, defend
, restore
, preserve
, keep
, uphold
Synonyms
put an end to
put paid to
upend
bring to ruin
Definition
downfall or destruction
They were charged with plotting the overthrow of the state.
Synonyms
end
collapse
breakdown
ousting
undoing
suppression
displacement
subversion
unseating
subjugation
dispossession
disestablishment
dethronement
Opposites
defence
, protection
, preservation
See vanquish
Additional synonyms Definition
to tear down or break up (buildings)
The building is being demolished to make way for a motorway.
Synonyms
knock down ,
level ,
destroy ,
ruin ,
overthrow ,
dismantle ,
flatten ,
trash (slang) ,
total (slang) ,
tear down ,
bulldoze ,
raze ,
pulverize Definition
the act of deposing
It was this issue which led to the deposition of the leader.
Synonyms
removal ,
dismissal ,
ousting ,
toppling ,
expulsion ,
displacement ,
unseating ,
dethronement
Definition
the act of destroying something or state of being destroyed
Our objective was the destruction of the enemy forces.
Synonyms
massacre ,
slaughter ,
overwhelming ,
overthrow ,
extinction ,
end ,
downfall ,
liquidation ,
obliteration ,
extermination ,
annihilation ,
eradication Definition
to remove from a throne or deprive of any high position
The king was dethroned and went into exile.
Synonyms
depose ,
overthrow ,
oust ,
displace ,
eject ,
usurp ,
unseat ,
supplant ,
uncrown
Definition
a capture or overthrow
the fall of Rome
Synonyms
collapse ,
defeat ,
surrender ,
downfall ,
death ,
failure ,
ruin ,
resignation ,
destruction ,
overthrow ,
submission ,
capitulation Definition
to demolish completely
Further tremors could level yet more buildings.
Synonyms
destroy ,
devastate ,
wreck ,
demolish ,
flatten ,
knock down ,
pull down ,
tear down ,
bulldoze ,
raze ,
lay waste to ,
kennet (Australian , slang) ,
jeff (Australian , slang)
Definition
to defeat
He might be able to lick us all in a fair fight.
Synonyms
beat ,
defeat ,
overcome ,
best ,
top ,
stuff (slang) ,
tank (slang) ,
undo ,
rout ,
excel ,
surpass ,
outstrip ,
outdo ,
trounce ,
clobber (slang) ,
vanquish ,
run rings around (informal) ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
blow out of the water (slang)
Definition
to overcome or defeat
She needs to master her fears of becoming ill.
Synonyms
overcome ,
defeat ,
suppress ,
conquer ,
check ,
curb ,
tame ,
lick (informal) ,
subdue ,
overpower ,
quash ,
quell ,
triumph over ,
bridle ,
vanquish (literary) ,
subjugate Definition
to defeat (someone) in a conflict
the satisfaction of overcoming a rival
Synonyms
defeat ,
beat ,
conquer ,
master ,
tank (slang) ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
overthrow ,
lick (informal) ,
undo ,
subdue ,
rout ,
overpower ,
quell ,
triumph over ,
best ,
get the better of ,
trounce ,
worst ,
clobber (slang) ,
stuff (slang) ,
vanquish ,
surmount ,
subjugate ,
prevail over ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
make mincemeat of (informal) ,
blow (someone) out of the water (slang) ,
come out on top of (informal) ,
bring (someone) to their knees (informal) ,
render incapable ,
render powerless ,
be victorious over ,
render helpless
Definition
to conquer or subdue (someone) by superior force
It took four police officers to overpower him.
Synonyms
overcome ,
master ,
overwhelm ,
overthrow ,
subdue ,
quell ,
get the better of ,
subjugate ,
prevail over ,
immobilize ,
bring (someone) to their knees (informal) ,
render incapable ,
render powerless ,
render helpless ,
get the upper hand over
Additional synonyms Definition
to overthrow or destroy (a government)
He accused his opponents of wanting to overturn the government.
Synonyms
overthrow ,
defeat ,
destroy ,
overcome ,
crush ,
bring down ,
oust ,
topple ,
do away with ,
depose ,
unseat ,
dethrone Definition
to overcome (people) with irresistible force
One massive assault would overwhelm the weakened enemy.
Synonyms
destroy ,
beat ,
defeat ,
overcome ,
smash ,
crush ,
massacre ,
conquer ,
wipe out ,
overthrow ,
knock out ,
lick (informal) ,
subdue ,
rout ,
eradicate ,
overpower ,
quell ,
annihilate ,
put paid to ,
vanquish (literary) ,
subjugate ,
immobilize ,
make mincemeat of (informal) ,
cut to pieces
Definition
to destroy (buildings or a town) completely
Dozens of villages have been razed.
Synonyms
destroy ,
level ,
remove ,
ruin ,
demolish ,
flatten ,
knock down ,
pull down ,
tear down ,
throw down ,
bulldoze ,
kennet (Australian , slang) ,
jeff (Australian , slang)
Definition
to defeat and put to flight
The Norman army routed the English opposition.
Synonyms
defeat ,
beat ,
overthrow ,
thrash ,
stuff (slang) ,
worst ,
destroy ,
chase ,
tank (slang) ,
crush ,
scatter ,
conquer ,
lick (informal) ,
dispel ,
drive off ,
overpower ,
clobber (slang) ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
cut to pieces ,
put to flight ,
drub ,
put to rout ,
throw back in confusion
Definition
a disorderly retreat
The retreat turned into a rout.
Synonyms
defeat ,
beating ,
hiding (informal) ,
ruin ,
overthrow ,
thrashing ,
licking (informal) ,
pasting (slang) ,
shambles ,
debacle ,
drubbing ,
overwhelming defeat ,
headlong flight ,
disorderly retreat
Definition
to destroy or spoil completely
Roads have been destroyed and crops ruined.
Synonyms
destroy ,
devastate ,
wreck ,
trash (slang) ,
break ,
total (slang) ,
defeat ,
smash ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
shatter ,
overturn ,
overthrow ,
bring down ,
demolish ,
raze ,
lay waste ,
lay in ruins ,
wreak havoc upon ,
bring to ruin ,
bring to nothing ,
kennet (Australian , slang) ,
jeff (Australian , slang)
Definition
the state of being destroyed or decayed
It is the ruin of society.
Synonyms
destruction ,
fall ,
the end ,
breakdown ,
damage ,
defeat ,
failure ,
crash ,
collapse ,
wreck ,
overthrow ,
undoing ,
havoc ,
Waterloo ,
downfall ,
devastation ,
dissolution ,
subversion ,
nemesis ,
crackup (informal)
Definition
to overcome and bring (a person or people) under control by persuasion or force
They admit they have not been able to subdue the rebels.
Synonyms
overcome ,
defeat ,
master ,
break ,
control ,
discipline ,
crush ,
humble ,
put down ,
conquer ,
tame ,
overpower ,
overrun ,
trample ,
quell ,
triumph over ,
get the better of ,
vanquish (literary) ,
beat down ,
get under control ,
get the upper hand over ,
gain ascendancy over
Definition
to bring (a group of people) under one's control
Their costly attempt to subjugate the citizens lasted 10 years.
Synonyms
conquer ,
master ,
overcome ,
defeat ,
crush ,
suppress ,
put down ,
overthrow ,
tame ,
lick (informal) ,
subdue ,
overpower ,
quell ,
rule over ,
enslave ,
vanquish (literary) ,
hold sway over ,
bring to heel ,
bring (someone) to their knees ,
bring under the yoke
Definition
to bring about the downfall of (something existing by a system of law, such as a government)
an alleged plot to subvert the state
Synonyms
overturn ,
destroy ,
undermine ,
upset ,
ruin ,
wreck ,
demolish ,
sabotage
Additional synonyms Definition
to overthrow or oust
the revolution which toppled the regime
Synonyms
overthrow ,
overturn ,
bring down ,
oust ,
unseat ,
bring low
Definition
to defeat (someone) utterly
Australia trounced France by sixty points to four.
Synonyms
defeat someone heavily or utterly ,
beat ,
thrash ,
slaughter (informal) ,
stuff (slang) ,
tank (slang) ,
hammer (informal) ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
lick (informal) ,
paste (slang) ,
rout ,
walk over (informal) ,
clobber (slang) ,
run rings around (informal) ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
make mincemeat of ,
blow someone out of the water (slang) ,
give someone a hiding (informal) ,
drub ,
beat someone hollow (British , informal) ,
give someone a pasting (slang)
Synonyms
ruin ,
defeat ,
collapse ,
shame ,
destruction ,
disgrace ,
overturn ,
overthrow ,
humiliation ,
reversal ,
downfall ,
ruination
Definition
to depose from office or position
It is not clear who was behind the attempt to unseat the President.
Synonyms
depose ,
overthrow ,
oust ,
remove ,
dismiss ,
discharge ,
displace ,
dethrone The champion was upset by a rank outsider.
Synonyms
defeat ,
overcome ,
conquer ,
overthrow ,
triumph over ,
get the better of ,
be victorious over
Definition
to defeat (someone) in a battle, contest, or argument
a happy ending in which the hero vanquishes the monsters
Synonyms
defeat ,
beat ,
conquer ,
reduce ,
stuff (slang) ,
master ,
tank (slang) ,
overcome ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
put down ,
lick (informal) ,
undo ,
subdue ,
rout ,
repress ,
overpower ,
quell ,
triumph over ,
clobber (slang) ,
subjugate ,
run rings around (informal) ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
blow out of the water (slang) ,
put to flight ,
get the upper hand over ,
put to rout