Overthrow - Definition
overthrow
n 1: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by
force)
2: the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness
could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared
for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
[syn: upset, derangement, overthrow]
v 1: cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was
overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class" [syn: overthrow,
subvert, overturn, bring down]
2: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House
voted on the bill" [syn: overrule, overturn, override,
overthrow, reverse]