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overthrow

noun

UK/ˈəʊ.və.θrəʊ/
US/ˈoʊ.vɚ.θroʊ/

Definitions of overthrow noun

removal

  1. CountableUsually singular

    An instance of removing a person or system of power by force.

    • The revolutionaries planned the overthrow of the monarchy.

    • The coup resulted in the overthrow of the dictatorship.

    • They conspired to overthrow the existing government.

movement

  1. CountableUsually singular

    The action of throwing a ball beyond the intended target or receiver.

    • The quarterback's throw was an overthrow, and the receiver didn't catch it.

    • His pitch was intended to be high, but it turned out to be an overthrow.

sports

  1. Countable

    A score in cricket achieved when the ball is thrown beyond the intended fielder or target.

    • The batsman gained two runs on an overthrow.

    • They added several runs to their score due to an overthrow by the fielder.

verb

UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈθrəʊ/
US/ˌoʊ.vɚˈθroʊ/

Definitions of overthrow verb

removal

  1. Transitive

    To remove a leader or government from power by force.

    • The rebels attempted to overthrow the current regime.

    • They plotted to overthrow the king.

    • A popular uprising overthrew the corrupt dictator.

movement

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To throw a ball past its intended recipient or target.

    • He overthrew the ball, missing the receiver.

    • In his haste, he overthrew the pass.

    • The quarterback, under pressure, overthrew the pass.