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OVERTHROW Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word overthrow. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word overthrow. (close relations)
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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

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

depose
verbv
verb

• force to leave (an office)

• make a deposition; declare under oath

dethrone
verbv
verb

• remove a monarch from the throne

displace
verbv
verb

• cause to move, usually with force or pressure

• take the place of or have precedence over

• terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

• cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

oust
verbv
verb

• remove from a position or office

• remove and replace

remove
verbv
noun

• degree of figurative distance or separation

verb

• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

• remove from a position or an office

• dispose of

• cause to leave

• shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

• stay away or leave

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

• get rid of something abstract

supplant
verbv
verb

• take the place or move into the position of

topple
verbv
verb

• fall down, as if collapsing

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

unseat
verbv
verb

• remove from political office

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

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

Best Hypernyms For OVERTHROW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overthrow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
conclusion conquer decree defeat depose disturbance ending overpower rule subdue termination vanquish

Alternatives for OVERTURN

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