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OVERTHROWN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overthrown.

How to pronounce overthrown:

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Overthrown - as a noun

The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusionendingtermination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of disturbing the mind or body

Example: "His carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derangementupset

Overthrown - as a verb

Cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The czar was overthrown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverturnsubvert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rule against

Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrideoverruleoverturnreverse

Example Sentences

"The overthrown government was replaced by a new regime."
"The overthrown ruler fled the country."
"The overthrown monarchy led to a period of instability."
"The overthrown dictator was captured and put on trial."
"The overthrown regime left a power vacuum in the country."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERTHROWN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overthrown is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERTHROWN has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERTHROWN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overthrown is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERTHROWN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is OVERTHROWN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overthrown is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTHROWN has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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