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Meaning of overthrown

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overthrown

Pronunciation:/oʊ.vɚ.θɹoʊn/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: He overthrew first base, for an error.