Word Explorer
Children's Dictionary
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Lookup History
overthrow

o·ver·throw

overthrow

 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
pronunciation: o vr thro
inflections: overthrows, overthrowing, overthrew, overthrown
definition: to remove from power by force.
The knights overthrew the king.
synonyms:
oust
similar words:
conquer, defeat, eject, expel, overcome, overpower, overturn, remove, subdue
 
part of speech: noun
pronunciation: o vr thro
definition: the act of overthrowing or the state of being overthrown.
The people cheered the overthrow of the dictator.
synonyms:
toppling
similar words:
rebellion, revolt, revolution, upheaval, uprising