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Synonyms
o·ver·throw (ṓvər-thrṓ)

transitive verb: -threw (-thrōṓ), -thrown (-thrōń), -throw·ing, -throws. 

  1. To throw over; overturn.
  2. To bring about the downfall or destruction of, especially by force or concerted action: a plot to overthrow the government.
  3. Sports To throw an object over and beyond (an intended mark): The infielder overthrew first base.

noun 

  1. An instance of overthrowing, especially one that results in downfall or destruction.
  2. Sports The throwing of a ball over and beyond a target, especially in baseball.

synonyms:

overthrow, overturn, subvert, topple, upset These verbs mean to cause the downfall, destruction, abolition, or undoing of: overthrow an empire; overturn existing institutions; subverting civil order; toppled the government; upset all our plans.