overthrow

Noun
  1. The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) (synset 100216550)
    hypernym: conclusion, ending, termination - the act of ending something
    hyponym: subversion, subversive activity - the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
  2. The act of disturbing the mind or body (synset 100555887)
    "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
    hypernym: disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
    synonym: derangement, upset
Verb
  1. Cause the downfall of;
    Of rulers (synset 202407551)
    "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
    hypernym: depose, force out - force to leave (an office)
    hyponym: revolutionize - overthrow by a revolution, of governments
    synonym: bring down, overturn, subvert
  2. Rule against (synset 200718035)
    "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
    hypernym: decree, rule - decide with authority
    synonym: override, overrule, overturn, reverse

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