o·ver·throw  ( ō′v ər-thr ō)
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tr.v. o·ver·threw (-thr ), o·ver·thrown (-thr ōn ), o·ver·throw·ing, o·ver·throws 1. To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action: a plot to overthrow the government. 2. Sports To throw a ball or other object over and beyond (an intended target): The infielder overthrew first base. 3. To throw or push over; overturn: overthrew the table. n. ( ōv ər-thr ō′) 1. An instance of overthrowing, especially one that results in downfall or destruction. 2. Sports The throwing of a ball over and beyond a target, especially in baseball.
Synonyms: overthrow, overturn, subvert, topple, upset These verbs mean to cause the downfall, destruction, abolition, or undoing of: overthrow an empire; overturn existing institutions; subverting civil order; toppled the government; upset all our plans. |
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