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overthrow

To remove a leader from power by force.

Meaning of «overthrow»

verb

to remove a leader from power by force

The general planned to overthrow the ruling government by force.

Translation

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Verb forms

Base form (V1)overthrow
Past simple (V2)overthrew
Past participle (V3)overthrown

Base form (V1)
Some people want to overthrow the king.

Past simple (V2)
The army overthrew the old government.

Past participle (V3)
They have overthrown the leader.

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