1. overthrow - noun
· the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Hypernym(s): termination, ending, conclusion
2. overthrow - noun
· 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(s): upset, derangement
Hypernym(s): disturbance
3. overthrow - verb
· cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
Synonym(s): subvert, overturn, bring_down
Hypernym(s): depose, force_out
4. overthrow - verb
· rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Synonym(s): overrule, overturn, override, reverse
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