OVERTHROWS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word overthrows. (close relations)
Definition of OVERTHROWS
Best Alternative Words for OVERTHROWS
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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 | ||||||||
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 |