overthrow

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
verb
  1. To remove a leader or government from power by force.
    • The general planned to overthrow the king and take control.
    • The rebels tried to overthrow the dictator.
    • Citizens united to overthrow the corrupt regime.
  2. To defeat or end something completely, such as a system or idea.
    • Scientists worked to overthrow the outdated theory.
    • The team hoped to overthrow the champion's winning streak.
    • New technology can overthrow old ways of doing business.
noun
  1. The act of removing a leader or government from power by force.
    • Historians studied the overthrow of the ancient empire.
    • The country faced chaos after the overthrow of its government.
    • The overthrow of the president happened quickly.
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