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Overthrow

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Definitions for Overthrow

noun
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
noun
the act of disturbing the mind or body
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Examples
  1. his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
  2. she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
verb
cause the downfall of
Synonyms
subvert overturn bring down
Examples
  1. of rulers
  2. The Czar was overthrown
  3. subvert the ruling class
verb
rule against
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

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