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verb (used with object)
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.
EXPANDto throw (something) too far.
verb (used without object)
8.
to throw too far: If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.
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Overthrew
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
noun
9.
the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.
10.
deposition from power.
11.
defeat; destruction; ruin.
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