Definition of overthrow

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o·ver·throw    (vr-thr) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
o·ver·threw  (-thr) KEY , o·ver·thrown  (-thrn) KEY , o·ver·throw·ing, o·ver·throws

1. To throw over; overturn.
2. To bring about the downfall or destruction of, especially by force or concerted action: a plot to overthrow the government.
3. Sports To throw an object over and beyond (an intended mark): The infielder overthrew first base.

NOUN:
(vr-thr)

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.