Overthrow
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
Definitions
- (v.) To remove forcibly from power or position.
The rebels sought to overthrow the government.
- (n.) The act of forcibly removing someone from power.
The overthrow of the regime led to major political change.
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- overthrows
- overthrowing
- overthrew
- overthrown
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Commentary
Used primarily in political or legal contexts referring to the forcible removal of authority.
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