Overthrew
/ˌoʊvərˈθruː/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of overthrown, meaning to remove forcibly from power or position, often in a political context.
The rebels overthrew the government after months of protest.
Forms
- overthrow
- overthrown
- overthrowing
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Commentary
Used primarily in contexts describing the forceful removal of authority or government; see base form for full legal implications.
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