American English pronunciation
How to pronounce overthrows
IPA transcription: ['oʊvɚθ,ɹoʊz]
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['oʊvɚθ,ɹoʊz]
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Noun
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the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
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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”
Verb
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cause the downfall of; of rulers
“The Czar was overthrown”
“subvert the ruling class”
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rule against
“The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”