overthrow (291 synonym found)

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Definition of overthrow:

(v) : to bring about the downfall of a government etc., especially by force
"I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."
(n) : the downfall of a government etc., by force; the act of a fielder throwing the ball back to the infield, where it is not gathered and continues to the opposite outfield; a run scored by the batting side while this happens
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Definition of overthrow:

(v) : to bring about the downfall of a government etc., especially by force
"I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."
(n) : the downfall of a government etc., by force; the act of a fielder throwing the ball back to the infield, where it is not gathered and continues to the opposite outfield; a run scored by the batting side while this happens
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