OVERTHROW as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
    Hypernyms(s) overthrow is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the act of disturbing the mind or body
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset
    • she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
    Hypernyms(s) overthrow is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

OVERTHROW as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • rule against
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
    Hypernyms(s) overthrow is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • cause the downfall of
    • of rulers
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The Czar was overthrown
    • subvert the ruling class
    Hypernyms(s) overthrow is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)