Meaning Of The Word Overthrow

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overthrow
verb: When a government or leader is overthrown, they are removed from power by force.

overthrow in American English
an overthrowing or being overthrown
to throw or turn over; upset
intransitive verb: to throw too far
noun: the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown
transitive verb: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish

overthrow in British English
noun: an act of overthrowing
verb: to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force

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