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A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.

An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.

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

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

To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

A throw that goes too far.

To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

Example: He overthrew first base, for an error.