overthrow

[oh-ver-throh, oh-ver-throh] / ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ, ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ /

VERB

defeat, destroy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish conquer crush depose dethrone eradicate oust overcome overrun overturn put an end to raze subdue subvert topple unseat vanquish

STRONG

beat demolish exterminate level liquidate overpower overwhelm purge ruin subjugate terminate tip tumble upend upset

WEAK

bring down bring to ruin do away with knock down knock over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

establish fail institute lose release retreat surrender uphold yield

STRONG

build construct create hold keep straighten

WEAK

give in

Example Sentences

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The 86-year-old had ruled since 1989 and was a key figure in the movement that led to the overthrow of the shah in the 1979 revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Its goal, it said, “is to overthrow the Islamic Republic.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

While serving time he became a candidate to fill a seat in the very parliament he had tried to overthrow.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Ghana's government has removed the name of a coup leader, who helped overthrow founding father Kwame Nkrumah exactly 60 years ago, from the country's main airport.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Consider: The United States has been instrumental in the overthrow of truly genocidal dictatorships.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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