Meaning & Definition of Overthrow in English
English⟶
Overthrow
/oʊvərθroʊ/
noun
1. The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
synonym:
- overthrow
2. 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"
synonym:
- upset,
- derangement,
- overthrow
verb
1. Cause the downfall of
- Of rulers
- "The czar was overthrown"
- "Subvert the ruling class"
synonym:
- overthrow,
- subvert,
- overturn,
- bring down
2. Rule against
- "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
synonym:
- overrule,
- overturn,
- override,
- overthrow,
- reverse