overthrow 音标拼音: ['ovɚθr
, o]
n . 推翻,瓦解,倾覆
vt . 打倒,推翻,倾覆
推翻,瓦解,倾覆打倒,推翻,倾覆
overthrow n 1 :
the termination of a ruler or institution (
especially by force )
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 "
[
synonym : {
upset }, {
derangement }, {
overthrow }]
v 1 :
cause the downfall of ;
of rulers ; "
The Czar was overthrown "; "
subvert the ruling class " [
synonym : {
overthrow },
{
subvert }, {
overturn }, {
bring down }]
2 :
rule against ; "
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill " [
synonym : {
overrule }, {
overturn }, {
override },
{
overthrow }, {
reverse }]
Overthrow \
O `
ver *
throw "\,
v .
t . [
imp . {
Overthrew };
p .
p .
{
Overthrown };
p .
pr . &
vb .
n . {
Overthrowing }.]
1 .
To throw over ;
to overturn ;
to upset ;
to turn upside down .
[
1913 Webster ]
His wife overthrew the table . --
Jer .
Taylor .
[
1913 Webster ]
2 .
To cause to fall or to fail ;
to subvert ;
to defeat ;
to make a ruin of ;
to destroy ;
as ,
to overthrow a government .
[
1913 Webster PJC ]
When the walls of Thebes he overthrew . --
Dryden .
[
1913 Webster ]
[
Gloucester ]
that seeks to overthrow religion .
--
Shak .
[
1913 Webster ]
3 . (
Baseball )
To throw (
a baseball )
beyond ;
to throw too high and too far ;
to overshoot [
1 ];
as ,
the shortstop overthrew the first baseman .
[
PJC ]
Syn :
To demolish ;
overturn ;
prostrate ;
destroy ;
ruin ;
subvert ;
overcome ;
conquer ;
defeat ;
discomfit ;
vanquish ;
beat ;
rout .
[
1913 Webster ]
Overthrow \
O "
ver *
throw `\,
n .
1 .
The act of overthrowing ;
the state of being overthrown ;
ruin .
[
1913 Webster ]
Your sudden overthrow much rueth me . --
Spenser .
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1913 Webster ]
2 .
(
a ) (
Baseball )
The act of throwing a ball too high ,
as over a player '
s head .
(
b ) (
Cricket )
A faulty return of the ball by a fielder ,
so that the striker makes an additional run .
[
1913 Webster ]
353 Moby Thesaurus words for "
overthrow ":
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improvement ,
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put to silence ,
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qualify ,
quashing ,
quietus ,
radical change ,
re -
create ,
re -
creation ,
read out of ,
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realignment ,
rebel ,
rebuild ,
rebut ,
rebuttal ,
reconstruct ,
redesign ,
reduce to silence ,
refit ,
reform ,
reformation ,
refutal ,
refutation ,
refute ,
reluct ,
reluctate ,
remake ,
remaking ,
removal ,
remove ,
remove from office ,
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renewal ,
reshape ,
reshaping ,
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ring the changes ,
riot ,
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rise up ,
rout ,
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sabotage ,
sap ,
sap the foundations ,
send flying ,
settle ,
shellacking ,
shift ,
shift the scene ,
shuffle the cards ,
shut up ,
silence ,
smash ,
smash all opposition ,
somersault ,
somerset ,
spasm ,
spill ,
squash ,
squelch ,
strike ,
striking alteration ,
strip of office ,
strip of rank ,
stroke ,
subdual ,
subduing ,
subjugation ,
subversion ,
subvert ,
sudden change ,
superannuate ,
superannuation ,
suppression ,
surmount ,
suspend ,
suspension ,
sweeping change ,
switch ,
tabula rasa ,
technological revolution ,
temblor ,
thrash ,
thrashing ,
throw down ,
throw over ,
tidal wave ,
tip over ,
topple ,
topple over ,
toppling ,
topsy -
turvify ,
topsy -
turvy ,
total change ,
transilience ,
transition ,
trimming ,
trip ,
trip up ,
trouncing ,
tsunami ,
tumble ,
turn ,
turn a somersault ,
turn over ,
turn the scale ,
turn the tables ,
turn the tide ,
turn topsy -
turvy ,
turn turtle ,
turn upside down ,
turnabout ,
turnover ,
unchurch ,
unchurching ,
undermine ,
undermining ,
undoing ,
unfrock ,
unfrocking ,
unhorse ,
unsaddle ,
unseat ,
unseating ,
unthrone ,
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upset ,
upsetting ,
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worst
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OVERTHROW Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of OVERTHROW is overturn, upset How to use overthrow in a sentence Synonym Discussion of Overthrow
OVERTHROW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary OVERTHROW definition: 1 to defeat or remove someone from power, using force: 2 to throw a ball past the person or… Learn more
OVERTHROW Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com Overthrow definition: to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish See examples of OVERTHROW used in a sentence
Overthrow - definition of overthrow by The Free Dictionary 1 to depose, as from a position of power 2 to put an end to by force: to overthrow tyranny 3 to overturn; topple 4 to throw past or over n 5 an act or instance of overthrowing or being overthrown o`ver•throw′er, n
OVERTHROW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary When a government or leader is overthrown, they are removed from power by force an attempt to overthrow the president [VERB noun] Overthrow is also a noun Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers It seems that your browser is blocking this video content
overthrow - Wiktionary, the free dictionary overthrow (third-person singular simple present overthrows, present participle overthrowing, simple past overthrew, past participle overthrown) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc ), especially by force; to usurp
overthrow - definition and meaning - Wordnik overthrow: To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action
What does overthrow mean? - Definitions. net To cause to fall or to fail; to subvert; to defeat; to make a ruin of; to destroy; as, to overthrow a government A throw that goes too far He overthrew first base, for an error A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield
overthrow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . overthrow somebody something to remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force The president was overthrown in a military coup
OVERTHROW Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster Some common synonyms of overthrow are conquer, defeat, overcome, reduce, subdue, and vanquish While all these words mean "to get the better of by force or strategy," overthrow stresses the bringing down or destruction of existing power