overthrow — to remove someone from a position of power by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove someone from a position of power by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
Example Sentences
- The king was overthrown by his own royal chef who got tired of cooking the same boring meals every day.
- The company's CEO was overthrown in a boardroom coup after he suggested replacing coffee with energy drinks.
- The revolution aimed to overthrow the corrupt government and establish democracy.
overthrow
VERB[/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/]
to remove someone from a position of power by force
to remove someone from a position of power by force
Even a hero falls below when people overthrow!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'oferthrowan', a compound of 'over' (over, beyond) and 'thrawan' (to throw). Originally denoting the physical action of toppling or casting down, the term evolved to encompass the political sense of deposing or removing from power.
Breakdown
over- (over, beyond) + throw (to cast, hurl) = to topple or cast down, later extended to mean the forcible removal of a ruler or government.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The king was overthrown by his own royal chef who got tired of cooking the same boring meals every day.”
“The company's CEO was overthrown in a boardroom coup after he suggested replacing coffee with energy drinks.”
“The revolution aimed to overthrow the corrupt government and establish democracy.”
“The catcher signaled for a pickoff, but the pitcher overthrew to second base.”
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