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synonyms for overthrow
- abolish
- conquer
- crush
- depose
- dethrone
- eradicate
- oust
- overcome
- overrun
- overturn
- put an end to
- raze
- subdue
- subvert
- topple
- unseat
- vanquish
- beat
- demolish
- exterminate
- level
- liquidate
- overpower
- overwhelm
- purge
- ruin
- subjugate
- terminate
- tip
- tumble
- upend
- upset
- bring down
- bring to ruin
- do away with
- knock down
- knock over
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How to use overthrow in a sentence
Lebanese Hizbullah, for example, is fully aligned with the Islamic Republic’s vision, accepting of its absolute authority over the Shia world, and dedicated to the overthrow of its enemies in the West and in Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Is Radicalizing Young Men Across the Middle East. The U.S. Needs a Counterinsurgency Strategy | Kasra Aarabi | February 11, 2021 | TimeBecause they are now recognized as a party that has emboldened the overthrow of our constitutional government.
Former RNC chair says GOP will not be a governing majority again as long as it embraces Trumpism | Eugene Scott | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostIt’s because revolution means “an overthrow or complete replacement of an established system.”
Why Are Only Some Wars Called “Revolutions”? | Rachel Leonard | October 20, 2020 | Everything After Z
Seditious language is typically understood as speech advocating the overthrow of the government, and 54 different SDPD officers handed out at least 82 tickets for it since 2013.
Officers Who Wrote Multiple Seditious Language Tickets Have Been Accused of Other Violations | Kara Grant | October 14, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoGenerally, seditious language is language advocating for the overthrow of the government.
Morning Report: Punished for Pissing Off Police | Voice of San Diego | September 10, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWhy would the CIA work to overthrow the Ukrainian government?
Raila Odinga dismissed Kenyatta's claims that he is trying to overthrow the government.
Militants ‘Executed Non-Muslims’ at Kenyan World Cup Watch Party | Margot Kiser | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRocket teamed up with the Incredible Hulk to overthrow Judson Jakes, a devious mole.
11 Things to Know About Bradley Cooper’s Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy | Marina Watts | February 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo where do we go with all of this screen money, and is it really likely to overthrow our economic infrastructures anytime soon?
Dogecoin, Coinye, & Catcoin: A Dummy’s Guide to Cryptocurrencies | Charlotte Lytton | January 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThey approved the catastrophic overthrow for which we are still paying a high and clear price every day.
Conservatives on the Wrong Side of History on Mandela, Most Other Things | Michael Tomasky | December 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDistances were to him as nothing; and difficulties only stimulated him to give his adversaries a more signal overthrow.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterSiyes desired a man who would overthrow the Directory and establish a dictatorship: Barras was coquetting with the Bourbons.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonScarcely a year passed in which his name was not connected with some conspiracy to overthrow the First Consul.
Napoleon's Marshals | R. P. Dunn-PattisonWhen one enemy of his kingdom appears, vows should be made to resist and overthrow his influence.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamAs for his killing you in cold blood, that thought comes from your excitement of the moment and your chagrin at your overthrow.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
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