26984 words

overthrow

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
to defeat or remove someone from power, using force:

Examples:

He said that Allende's government in Chile was overthrown by the army and the CIA in 1973.
2
to throw a ball past the person or object you intended to throw to:

Examples:

The quarterback overthrew (the pass).
3
an occasion when someone or something is removed from power using force:

Examples:

the overthrow of the monarchy
4
the act of throwing a ball too far
5
a score in cricket made when the ball is thrown past the person it was intended to be thrown to
6
to remove from power, esp. by force:

Examples:

He allegedly plotted to overthrow the government.

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