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We have found multiple words overthrow. Choose the one you are looking for and click on the link in its Dictionary entry column to see its detailed etymology.

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overthrow English (Verb Noun) (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.. (transitive, now, rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn. A removal, especially of a ruler or [...](transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.. (transitive, now, rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn. A removal, especially of a ruler or [...]
overthrow English (Noun Verb) (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.. (sports) A throw that goes too far. (transitive, [...](cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.. (sports) A throw that goes too far. (transitive, [...]

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