overthrow

noun

  1. 1

    the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

  2. 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

verb

  1. 1

    rule against

    The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

  2. 2

    cause the downfall of; of rulers

    The Czar was overthrown

    subvert the ruling class

Synonyms

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