Overthrow

/ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of overthrowing; a removal from power or authority

The overthrow of the dictator led to years of civil unrest.

a complete defeat or destruction

The team's overthrow in the championship stunned their loyal fans.

verb

to remove from power or authority, especially by force

The military coup aimed to overthrow the existing government.

to defeat or destroy completely; to bring down

The rebels worked tirelessly to overthrow the oppressive regime.

to throw excessively, especially over a target

The pitcher often overthrows, causing the ball to go beyond the catcher.

Middle English 'overthrowen', from Old English 'oferscēotan' (to shoot over).

overthrow the government:

To remove a government, especially through rebellion or revolution.

overthrow of power:

The act of removing existing leadership or authority.

overthrow a regime:

To oust or defeat a particular system of governance.

To take down

We're planning to take down the man at the top.

To knock off

He wants to knock off the current leadership.