overthrow
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
verb
- 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.
- 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- Scientists worked to overthrow the outdated theory.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
- 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.