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overthrow
verb over·throw \ˌō-vər-ˈthrō\
: to remove (someone or something) from power especially by force
sports : to throw a ball over or past (someone)
over·threw\-ˈthrü\over·thrown\-ˈthrōn\over·throw·ing
Full Definition of OVERTHROW
transitive verb
2
: to cause the downfall of : bring down, defeat
3
: to throw a ball over or past (as a base or a receiver)
— over·throw \ˈō-vər-ˌthrō\ noun
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First Known Use of OVERTHROW
14th century
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OVERTHROWN Defined for Kids
1overthrow
verb over·throw \ˌō-vər-ˈthrō\
over·threw \-ˈthrü\over·thrown \-ˈthrōn\over·throw·ing
Definition of OVERTHROW for Kids
1
: overturn 1 <Wind overthrew the flower pots.>
2
: to cause the fall or end of : destroy <Rebels overthrew the government.>
2overthrow
noun over·throw \ˈō-vər-ˌthrō\
Definition of OVERTHROW for Kids
: an act of causing the fall or end of : the state of being overthrown : defeat
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