overthrow
Noun
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The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) (synset 100216550)
hyponym: subversion, subversive activity - the act of subverting; as overthrowing or destroying a legally constituted government
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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 motionsynonym: derangement, upset
Verb
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Cause the downfall of;
Of rulers (synset 202407551)"The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"hyponym: revolutionize - overthrow by a revolution, of governments -
Rule against (synset 200718035)
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
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