overthrow

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ovəɻ'θɻɔʊ/
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[edit] Etymology

Middle English overthrowen "to overturn", from over- + throwen (“‘to turn’”) from Old English þrāwan (“‘to turn, twist’”). More at throw

[edit] Verb

to overthrow (third-person singular simple present overthrows, present participle overthrowing, simple past overthrew, past participle overthrown)

1. To bring about the downfall of a government etc., especially by force.

   I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.

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• overthrowal

[edit] Noun

overthrow (plural overthrows)

1. The downfall of a government etc., by force.
2. (cricket) The act of a fielder throwing the ball back to the infield, where it is not gathered and continues to the opposite outfield; a run scored by the batting side while this happens.

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