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 | ||