overthrow
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/ˌəʊvərˈθrəʊ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
verb
R
to remove a leader or government from power by force
The rebels planned to overthrow the king and take control of the country.
noun
R
the removal of a leader or government from power by force
The overthrow of the dictator brought freedom to the people.
translation
to remove a leader or government from power by force
the removal of a leader or government from power by force
Word Forms
Past
overthrew
Perfect
overthrown
3rd Present
overthrows
Progressive
overthrowing
Plural
overthrows