Definitions

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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The attack was the first major test of a new American security partnership with the government of Sharaa, a former rebel leader who led the overthrow of autocrat Bashar al-Assad last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wagner, your character Marcelo is not trying to overthrow the government.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love that this is not a film about someone who’s trying to overthrow the government — he’s just a guy who sticks with his values, with who he is,” Moura says about his part.

From Los Angeles Times

Lakanwal worked with the CIA in Afghanistan and fled to the US after the Taliban overthrew the civilian government in 2021.

From BBC

India's support for Hasina has frayed relations between the two neighbours since her overthrow.

From Barron's

overthrow

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