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overthrow

[oh-ver-throh, oh-ver-throh] / ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ, ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ /
VERB
defeat, destroy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abolish conquer crush depose dethrone eradicate oust overcome overrun overturn put an end to raze subdue subvert topple unseat vanquish
STRONG
beat demolish exterminate level liquidate overpower overwhelm purge ruin subjugate terminate tip tumble upend upset
WEAK
bring down bring to ruin do away with knock down knock over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
establish fail institute lose release retreat surrender uphold yield
STRONG
build construct create hold keep straighten
WEAK
give in

Example Sentences

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Those hopes reflected confidence that Iran’s sophisticated civil society would ultimately either overthrow the Islamic Republic or drive its evolution in a more moderate direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The 86-year-old was a key figure in the movement that led to the overthrow of the shah in 1979 and succeeded revolutionary leader Ruhollah Khomeini as supreme leader in 1989.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

In November 1978, Tejero had been linked to another failed bid to overthrow the government, known as Operation Galaxy, for which he was sentenced to seven months behind bars.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Addressing an estimated 250,000 people in Munich, Reza Pahlavi - who has called for the overthrow of Iran's Islamic regime - denounced a crackdown on recent protests there.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Plutarch Heavensbee has been, for several years, part of an undercover group aiming to overthrow the Capitol.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins