overthrow
UK/.әuvә'θrәu/US
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Definitions
v.
To remove a ruler or government from power by force; to overturn or knock down.
推翻（政权），颠覆；打倒
n.
The forcible removal of a ruler or government from power.
推翻，颠覆（政权）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishoverthrowother
=overthrow
Common Collocations
- 1.overthrow the government推翻政府
- 2.overthrow a regime推翻政权
Example Sentences
- 1.
The revolution successfully overthrew the oppressive regime after decades of struggle.
- 2.
The military coup attempted to overthrow the democratically elected government.