overthrow
noun
1. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Definition categories: act, conclusion, ending, termination
2. the act of disturbing the mind or body
- she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
Similar word(s): derangement, upset
Definition categories: act, disturbance
verb
1. cause the downfall of; of rulers
- The Czar was overthrown
Similar word(s): overturn, subvert
Definition categories: social, depose
2. rule against
Similar word(s): override, overrule, overturn, reverse
Definition categories: cognition, decree, rule
Sentences with overthrow as a verb:
- I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.