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overthrow

/ overthrow /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Type of:
termination ending conclusion
Kinds of:
subversion subversive activity
Derived:
subvert overturn bring down
verb Sense 2
cause the downfall of; of rulers
"The Czar was overthrown"
"subvert the ruling class"
Type of:
depose force out
Kinds of:
revolutionize
Derived:
subversion subversive activity revolutionist revolutionary subversive
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 3
the act of disturbing the mind or body
"his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"
"she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
Type of:
disturbance
Derived:
perturb derange throw out of kilter disturb upset
verb Sense 4
rule against
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Type of:
rule decree
Derived:
reversal
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
52%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
25
Times Searched
1
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termination ending conclusion subversion subversive activity depose force out revolutionize disturbance rule decree