'overthrow' definitions:

Definition of 'overthrow'

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"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living" [syn: upset, derangement, overthrow]

verb

Cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class" [syn: overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down]

verb

Rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill" [syn: overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse]

Synonyms of 'overthrow'

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about-face,
accommodate,
accommodation,
adapt,
adaptation,
adjust,
adjustment,
alter,
alteration,
ameliorate,
amelioration,
answer,
answer conclusively,
apoplexy,
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bloodless revolution,
bouleversement,
break,
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bring down,
bust,
capsizal,
capsize,
careen,
cashier,
cashiering,
cataclysm,
catastrophe,
change,
change of heart,
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clean slate,
clean sweep,
climax,
collapse,
complete answer,
computer revolution,
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constructive change,
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gradual change,
hiding,
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impeachment,
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ring the changes,
riot,
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somersault,
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stroke,
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technological revolution,
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tidal wave,
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transilience,
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violent change,
Waterloo,
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worst