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- [verb oh-ver-throh; noun oh-ver-throh]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ; noun ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈθrəʊ/
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- [verb oh-ver-throh; noun oh-ver-throh]
- /verb ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ; noun ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ/
Definitions of overthrow word
- verb with object overthrow to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant. 1
- verb with object overthrow to put an end to by force, as a government or institution. 1
- verb with object overthrow to throw or knock down; overturn; topple: The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees. 1
- verb with object overthrow to knock down and demolish. 1
- verb with object overthrow to throw (something) too far. 1
- verb with object overthrow Baseball. (of a pitcher) to throw too hard, often affecting control or straining the arm. 1
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Origin of overthrow
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at over-, throw
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Parts of speech for Overthrow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overthrow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
overthrow usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overthrow
verb overthrow
- abolish — If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
- bankrupted — Law. a person who upon his or her own petition or that of his or her creditors is adjudged insolvent by a court and whose property is administered for and divided among his or her creditors under a bankruptcy law.
- beat down — When the sun beats down, it is very hot and bright.
- beat off — to drive back; repel
- beggared — a person who begs alms or lives by begging.
noun overthrow
- abolition — The abolition of something such as a system or practice is its formal ending.
- blue ruin — (Slang) (now archaic) Low-end gin, usually home-made.
- bullseye — the circular spot, usually black or outlined in black, at the center of a target marked with concentric circles and used in target practice.
- clean sweep — an overwhelming victory
- conquest — Conquest is the act of conquering a country or group of people.
Antonyms for overthrow
verb overthrow
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- accessing — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- blow in — to arrive or enter suddenly
- break down — If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
- buffalo — A buffalo is a wild animal like a large cow with horns that curve upwards. Buffalo are usually found in southern and eastern Africa.
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