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overthrowing

ADJECTIVE
subversive
Synonyms
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incendiary riotous
STRONG
insurgent underground
WEAK
inflammatory insurrectionary perversive ruinous seditious treasonous
Antonyms
WEAK
loyal obedient
NOUN
oppression
Synonyms
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abuse brutality coercion cruelty despotism dictatorship domination injustice maltreatment persecution suffering tyranny
STRONG
autocracy calamity compulsion conquering control force hardness harshness injury severity subjection torment
WEAK
abusiveness forcibleness iron hand martial law subduing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
help kindness niceness
STRONG
blessing democracy happiness joy powerlessness weakness
WEAK
cheer delight

Example Sentences

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I watched a movie called “The International,” which focused on an Interpol investigation of a bank that primarily served groups intent on overthrowing existing governments.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Just not overthrowing the ball, not throwing as hard as I can but hitting the spots and having a feel for my off-speed pitches,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Many of the 100 or more other soldiers who participated were unaware they were overthrowing the government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava needs to stop overthrowing receivers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2025

I saw that revenge was still at the front of his mind, overthrowing all thoughts of love.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein