Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overthrow
verb
/ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/
Definition
To remove from power; to topple or defeat, typically a government or authority.
Examples
- The rebels sought to overthrow the dictatorship using peaceful protests.
- History is filled with examples of leaders who were overthrown in times of upheaval.
- The revolution aimed to overthrow the existing regime and establish democracy.
Meaning
Overthrow refers to the act of forcibly removing someone from power, especially in a political context.
Synonyms
- Topple
- Depose
- Unseat
- Overturn
- Displace
