overthrow

English

/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/, /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/, /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/, /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
  • (transitive) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overthrowen pre from English throw inherited from Middle English overthrow.

Origin

Middle English

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