Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overthrew
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈθruː/
Definition
to defeat and take control of (a government or leader) by force
Examples
- The revolutionaries overthrew the oppressive regime.
- They managed to overthrow the tyrant after years of struggle.
- The government’s inability to address public grievances led to its overthrow.
Meaning
The act of removing someone from power, especially through a violent uprising or rebellion.
Synonyms
- overturn
- topple
- subvert
- upend
- displace
