overthrow

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force

   To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

   • 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; […]
2. 2

   To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

   • And he [Jesus] made a ſcourge off ſmale cordes / and drave thē all out off the temple / bothe ſhepe and oxen / ãd powred doune the changers money / and overthrue their tables.
3. 3

   A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force

   A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.

   • Once more I come to know of thee King Harry, / If for thy Ranſome thou wilt now compound, / Before thy moſt aſſured Ouerthrow: […]
   • But Judge Livingstone decided that no resistence to law, however extensive or violent, is treason if overthrow of the government is not its object.
   • What then must we do? Why, work night and day, body and soul, for the overthrow of the human race!
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   1. 4

      An act of throwing something to the ground

      An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.

   2. 5

      To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

      • He overthrew first base, for an error.
   3. 6

      A throw that goes too far.

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