overthrow

Meanings

Verb

  • To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
  • To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
  • To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

Noun

  • A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  • An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
  • A throw that goes too far.

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Broader meaning words

Origin

  • From Middle English overthrowen, equivalent to . Compare Dutch overdraaien, German überdrehen, Old English oferweorpan.
  • For the noun sense, compare Middle English overthrow, overthrowe, from the verb.
  • over- + throw.

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