overthrow

/ˌəʊvəθɹˈəʊ/

/ˈoʊvɝˌθɹoʊ/

to overthrow

MAIN VERB

to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position

synonyms : bring down

rule against

synonyms : override

Overthrow

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

the act of disturbing the mind or body

Examples

1. Overthrowing that idea.

2. People have overthrown regimes.

3. That group overthrew Rwanda’s Hutu government in 1994.

4. Finally, a revolution in Portugal overthrows the regime.