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overthrow
noun
verb
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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noun
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
noun
the act of disturbing the mind or body
“his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset”
verb
rule against
“The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”
verb
cause the downfall of; of rulers
“The Czar was overthrown”
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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
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