Dictionary Definition
overthrow
Noun
1 the termination of a ruler or institution
(especially by force)
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"
[syn: upset, derangement]
Verb
1 cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was
overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class" [syn: subvert, overturn, bring
down]
2 rule against; "The Republicans were overruled
when the House voted on the bill" [syn: overrule, overturn, override, reverse] [also: overthrown, overthrew]overthrew See
overthrow
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- /'ovəɻθɻʊə/