English dictionary
overthrow
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
noun
- the act of disturbing the mind or body
verb
- rule against
verb
- cause the downfall of; of rulers
Example sentences
his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
The Czar was overthrown
subvert the ruling class