Overthrow: meaning, definitions and examples
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overthrow
[ ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ ]
politics
To remove from power, especially by force. It is often used in the context of revolutions or coups.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rebels were able to overthrow the corrupt government.
- The military staged a coup to overthrow the dictator.
Translations
Translations of the word "overthrow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 derrubar
🇮🇳 उखाड़ फेंकना
🇩🇪 stürzen
🇮🇩 menggulingkan
🇺🇦 повалити
🇵🇱 obalić
🇯🇵 転覆させる (tenpuku saseru)
🇫🇷 renverser
🇪🇸 derrocar
🇹🇷 devirmek
🇰🇷 전복시키다 (jeonbok sikida)
🇸🇦 الإطاحة (al-iṭāḥa)
🇨🇿 svrhnout
🇸🇰 zvrhnúť
🇨🇳 推翻 (tuīfān)
🇸🇮 zrušiti
🇮🇸 velta
🇰🇿 құлату
🇬🇪 დამხობა (damkhoba)
🇦🇿 devirmək
🇲🇽 derrocar
Word origin
The word 'overthrow' originated in the late 14th century and combines 'over' with 'throw', indicating a forceful action. Initially used in the context of physical overthrow, it later evolved to include political overthrow as well. The term gained prominence during periods of political unrest and revolution.
See also: throw, throwaway, throwback, thrower, throwing, underthrow.