Definition of Overthrow in English :

Define Overthrow in English

Overthrow meaning in English

Meaning of Overthrow in English

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Overthrow

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Noun

1. overthrow

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

2. derangement, overthrow, upset

the act of disturbing the mind or body

Example Sentences:
'his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset'
'she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living'

Verb

3. bring down, overthrow, overturn, subvert

cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example Sentences:
'The Czar was overthrown'
'subvert the ruling class'

4. override, overrule, overthrow, overturn, reverse

rule against

Example Sentences:
'The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Overthrow

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verb (ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ ) -throws, -throwing, -threw or -thrown
1. (transitive)
to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force
2. (transitive)
to throw or turn over
3. (transitive)
to throw (something, esp a ball) too far
noun (ˈəʊvəˌθrəʊ )
4. 
an act of overthrowing
5. 
downfall; destruction
6. cricket
a. 
a ball thrown back too far by a fielder
b. 
a run scored because of this

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Overthrow

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˌoverˈthrew, ˌoverˈthrown, ˌoverˈthrowing
1. 
to throw or turn over; upset
2. 
to overcome; conquer; end
3. 
to throw a ball or the like beyond (the intended receiver or target)
noun
4. 
an overthrowing or being overthrown
5. 
destruction; ruin; end

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Overthrow

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tr.v. o·ver·threw (-thr), o·ver·thrown (-thrōn), o·ver·throw·ing, o·ver·throws
1. To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action: a plot to overthrow the government.
2. Sports To throw a ball or other object over and beyond (an intended target): The infielder overthrew first base.
3. To throw or push over; overturn: overthrew the table.
n. (ōvər-thrō)
1. An instance of overthrowing, especially one that results in downfall or destruction.
2. Sports The throwing of a ball over and beyond a target, especially in baseball.

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