overthrew

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/oʊ.vɚ.θɹu/ English

Definitions

verb

To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.“I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

verb

To throw (something) so that it goes too far.“He overthrew first base, for an error.”

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Synonyms

threw depose repudiated hit reversed removed spilt spill unseated crashed flipped knocked ousted overruled overturned plunged

Rhymes

blue slew subdue pursue true view construe hitherto eschew purview

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