overthrow
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[edit] English
[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
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to overthrow (third-person singular simple present overthrows, present participle overthrowing, simple past overthrew, past participle overthrown)
- 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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bring about downfall
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[edit] Noun
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overthrow (plural overthrows)
- The downfall of a government etc., by force.
- (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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cricket