Definitions
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Word origin
From Middle English overthrowen, equivalent to over- + throw. Compare Dutch overdraaien, German überdrehen, Old English oferweorpan (“to overthrow”).
Used in a sentence
“I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
“Here's Gloſter, a Foe to Citizens, / One that ſtill motions Warre, and neuer Peace, / O're-charging your free Purſes with large Fines; / That ſeeks to ouerthrow Religion, / Becauſe he is Protector of the Realme; […]”
““America voted for mass deportations,” White House adviser Stephen Miller posted Wednesday on X. He added that the demonstrators in Los Angeles are “trying to overthrow the results of the election.””
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Depose from power”9 letters
02“Topple from power”9 letters
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