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Word entry · 9 letters

overthrow

Best crossword clue

"Depose from power"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/Part of speech noun, verbSorted ehoorrtvwStarts with OEnds with W2 cluesCommon crossword word
1O2V3E4R5T6H7R8O9W

Definitions

  1. 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.”

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01Depose from power9 letters
02Topple from power9 letters

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