overthrown Definition
- 1remove forcibly from power
- 2knock down or overthrow
Using overthrown: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overthrown" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dictator was overthrown in a military coup.
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The storm overthrew several trees in the park.
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The revolutionaries overthrew the monarchy.
overthrown Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: overthrown in Brief
The verb 'overthrown' [ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊn] means to remove someone from power by force or to knock something down. It is often used in the context of political upheaval, such as 'The dictator was overthrown in a military coup,' or physical destruction, such as 'The storm overthrew several trees in the park.' Synonyms include 'depose' and 'topple.'
