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Definitions for Overthrower
[1] to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
[2] to put an end to by force, as a government or institution.
[3] to throw or knock down; overturn; topple: The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees.
[4] to knock down and demolish.
[5] to throw (something) too far.
[6] Baseball . (of a pitcher) to throw too hard, often affecting control or straining the arm.
[7] Archaic . to destroy the sound condition of (the mind).
[8] to throw too far: If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.
[9] the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.
[10] deposition from power.
[11] defeat; destruction; ruin.
[12] (tr) to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc), esp by force
[13] (tr) to throw or turn over
[14] (tr) to throw (something, esp a ball) too far
[15] an act of overthrowing
[16] downfall; destruction
[17] cricket a ball thrown back too far by a fielder a run scored because of this
Words related to Overthrower
overthrowdethrone, oust, topple, subdue, depose, eradicate, abolish, crush, subvert, conquer, overcome, unseat, overturn, raze, overrun, vanquish, demolish, tumble, beat, upset
Words nearby Overthrower
overthrowovert, overtake, overtask, overtax, overthink, overthrow, overthrust, overthrust belt, overtime, overtire, overtired
Origin of Overthrower
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at over-, throw
Other words from Overthrower
o·ver·throw·er , noun
pre·o·ver·throw , noun
pre·o·ver·throw , verb (used with object), pre·o·ver·threw, pre·o·ver·thrown, pre·o·ver·throw·ing.
un·o·ver·thrown , adjective
Synonyms for Overthrower
guerrilla, insurgent, opponent, rioter, secessionist, separatist, agitator, anarchist, antagonist, apostate, demagogue, deserter, dissenter, experimenter, heretic, iconoclast, independent, individualist, innovator, malcontent, mutineer, nihilist, nonconformist, recreant, renegade, resistance, revolutionary, revolutionist, subverter, traitor, turncoat, disectarian, experientialist, frondeur, insurrectionary, revolter, schismatic, seditionist