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overthrow

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

Meaning

To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.

The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.

overthrow the government

topple, oust, depose, remove, defeat

establish, uphold, maintain

overthrow a dictator, overthrow a government, attempt to overthrow

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.

to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug

to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with rapid, short movements

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

To increase or strengthen something.

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur