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Definition of overthrew:

(v) : (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
(n) : A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
(v) : (transitive, intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
(n) : (sports) A throw that goes too far.
(n) : (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.
(v) : (transitive, now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

Definition of overthrew:

(v) : (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
(n) : A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
(v) : (transitive, intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
(n) : (sports) A throw that goes too far.
(n) : (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.
(v) : (transitive, now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

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