Overthrow
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
To remove a leader or group in charge, usually by using force or fighting, because people want a change.
Examples
- The knights planned to overthrow the evil king in the story we read during class.
- In our history lesson, we learned how people tried to overthrow the unfair ruler many years ago.
- The soccer team hoped to overthrow the champions and win the trophy this season.
Synonyms
topple
remove
defeat
overcome
oust
dethrone
Antonyms
support
maintain
keep
establish
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