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Uncommonoverthrow
The correct spelling is overthrow.
How to pronounce overthrow
/əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/
nounIPA: /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/
Say it like: Ove-rth-row
The correct spelling is overthrow. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force. For example: "I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."
Usage Examples
“I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
“He overthrew first base, for an error.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
- 2.An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
- 3.A throw that goes too far.
verb
- 1.To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
- 2.To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
- 3.To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
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