overthrow

Plural: overthrows

Noun

• the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
• the act of disturbing the mind or body
  • "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
• A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
• An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
• A throw that goes too far.
• A throw that goes too far.
• A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.

Verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers
  • "The Czar was overthrown"
• rule against
• To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
• To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
• To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

Examples

• He overthrew first base, for an error.
• He overthrew the ball and it went for four runs.
• I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.

Synonyms

bring down, derangement, override, overrule, overturn, reverse, subvert, upset, oust