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Overthrowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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overthrowing

 

[ oสŠvษ™rหˆฮธroสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Overthrowing refers to the act of removing a government or authority forcefully, often through rebellion or insurrection. It involves the deposition of a ruler or regime and can be achieved by various means, including violence, political maneuvering, or popular uprising. This term is most frequently associated with revolutions and coups throughout history.

Synonyms

dethroning, ousting, overturning, toppling, unseating

Examples of usage

  • The citizens participated in the overthrowing of the oppressive regime.
  • The military was instrumental in the overthrowing of the previous government.
  • Many nations have experienced the overthrowing of their leaders.
  • The revolution was marked by the overthrowing of the monarchy.

Translations

Translations of the word "overthrowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrubando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penggulingan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะฐะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obalanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปข่ฆ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renversement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derrocamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „๋ณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณู‚ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svrลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prevrat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽจ็ฟป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevrat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ valdarรกnd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ devirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derrocamiento

Etymology

The term 'overthrow' originates from Middle English 'overthrowen', which is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'above' and the word 'throw'. The use of this word traces back to the 14th century, signifying the act of throwing something over or beyond its limits or place. Throughout history, the concept of overthrowing has been prevalent in many civilizations, often linked to power struggles. Notably, it has been a significant aspect of political discourse, particularly during upheavals or revolutions, reflecting the actions of groups seeking to change or dismantle existing structures of authority.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,078, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.