to overthrow
Third Person
overthrows
Present Participle
overthrowing
Past Tense
overthrew
Past Participle
overthrown
1
to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position
transitive
- The citizens united to overthrow the corrupt leader and establish a new government.
- Throughout history, revolutions have aimed to overthrow oppressive regimes.
- The rebels strategically planned to overthrow the dictator and bring about political change.
- The citizens are overthrowing the oppressive regime through peaceful protests.
- The leader was overthrown in a sudden and violent uprising.
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