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overthrow

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/

noun

Meaning

  • A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

  • An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.

verb

Meaning

  • To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

    "I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."

  • To throw down to the ground, to overturn.