Overthrow (Noun)
Meaning 1
The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The revolution led to the overthrow of the corrupt government and the establishment of a new democracy.
- The people rejoiced at the news of the dictator's overthrow, marking the end of a long era of oppression.
- The coup d'etat resulted in the overthrow of the monarch and the rise of a military junta.
- Historians have long debated the circumstances surrounding the overthrow of the Romanov dynasty in Russia.
- The overthrow of the apartheid regime in South Africa was a major milestone in the country's transition to democracy.
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Meaning 2
The act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.