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Defenition of the word overthrow

    • Defenition of the word overthrow

      • To cause the downfall of; to remove violently.
      • rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
      • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
      • cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"
      • 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"
      • cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
      • the act of disturbing the mind or body
      • rule against
      • cause the downfall of; of rulers

    Synonyms for the word overthrow

      • bring down
      • cause the downfall of
      • conquer
      • defeat
      • depose
      • derangement
      • oust
      • override
      • overrule
      • overturn
      • put an end to
      • remove from power
      • reverse
      • topple
      • upset

    Similar words in the overthrow

      • overthrow
      • overthrowing
      • overthrown
      • overthrows

    Hyponyms for the word overthrow

      • revolutionize
      • subversion
      • subversive activity

    Hypernyms for the word overthrow

      • conclusion
      • decree
      • depose
      • disturbance
      • ending
      • force out
      • rule
      • termination

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