OVERTHROW

• (noun) the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

  The dictator's overthrow was cleverly planned by the military. -added by naila_inlas

• (noun) the act of disturbing the mind or body

  "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset", "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"

  synonyms : derangement , upset

• (verb) rule against

  "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"

  synonyms : override , overrule , overturn , reverse

• (verb) cause the downfall of; of rulers

  "The Czar was overthrown", "subvert the ruling class"

  synonyms : bring down , overturn , subvert

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