OVERTHROW

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ ► audio Scrabble 18 Words With Friends 18

Definition

  1. verb cause the downfall of. — synonyms: subvert, overturn, bring_down
  2. verb rule against. — synonyms: overrule, overturn, override, reverse
  3. noun the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force).
  4. noun the act of disturbing the mind or body. — synonyms: upset, derangement

Examples

  • “I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
  • “He overthrew first base, for an error.”

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