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Definitions for Overthrown
[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 Overthrown
overthrowdethrone, oust, topple, subdue, depose, eradicate, abolish, crush, subvert, conquer, overcome, unseat, overturn, raze, overrun, vanquish, demolish, tumble, beat, upset
Words nearby Overthrown
overthrowovert, overtake, overtask, overtax, overthink, overthrow, overthrust, overthrust belt, overtime, overtire, overtired
Origin of Overthrown
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at over-, throw
Other words from Overthrown
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 Overthrown
beaten, conquered, overcome, overpowered, overwhelmed, vanquished