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English noun: overthrow | |||
| 1. | overthrow (act) the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conclusion, ending, termination | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | subversion, subversive activity | ||
| 2. | overthrow (act) the act of disturbing the mind or body | ||
| Samples | His carelessness could have caused an ecological upset. She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living. | ||
| Synonyms | derangement, upset | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | disturbance | ||
English verb: overthrow | |||
| 1. | overthrow (social) cause the downfall of; of rulers | ||
| Samples | The Czar was overthrown. Subvert the ruling class. | ||
| Synonyms | bring down, overturn, subvert | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | depose, force out | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | revolutionize | ||
| 2. | overthrow (cognition) rule against | ||
| Samples | The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill. | ||
| Synonyms | override, overrule, overturn, reverse | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decree, rule | ||
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