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OVERTHREW Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word overthrew. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word overthrew. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OVERTHREW

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removed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

• separate or apart in time

deposed
verbv
verb

• force to leave (an office)

• make a deposition; declare under oath

dethroned
verbv
verb

• remove a monarch from the throne

ousted
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• remove from a position or office

• remove and replace

toppled
verbv
verb

• fall down, as if collapsing

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

unseated
verbv
verb

• remove from political office

• dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse

overturn
verbv
noun

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

verb

• turn from an upright or normal position

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• rule against

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• cancel officially

• change radically

derangement
nounn
noun

• a state of mental disturbance and disorientation

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

override
verbv
noun

• a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

• the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

verb

• rule against

• prevail over

• counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

• ride (a horse) too hard

overrule
verbv
verb

• rule against

reverse
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

• turning in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• directed or moving toward the rear

• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

verb

• change to the contrary

• turn inside out or upside down

• rule against

• cancel officially

• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

subvert
verbv
verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• to raze to the ground, also figuratively

upset
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an unhappy and worried mental state

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

adjective satellite

• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

• thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

• used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win

• mildly physically distressed

• having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

verb

• disturb the balance or stability of

• cause to lose one's composure

• move deeply

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• form metals with a swage

• defeat suddenly and unexpectedly

bring down
verbv
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• impose something unpleasant

• cause to come to the ground

• cause to be enthusiastic

• cut down on; make a reduction in

Best Hypernyms For OVERTHREW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overthrew, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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conclusion decree depose disturbance ending rule termination

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