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overthrow

/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/

/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/

Translations

overthrownoun

overthrows

/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/

/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/

renversement

The military coup led to the overthrow of the government.

Le coup d’État militaire a entraîné le renversement du gouvernement.

lancer trop longSport.

The quarterback's overthrow resulted in a missed opportunity for a touchdown.

Le lancer trop long du quarterback a fait manquer un touchdown.

Additional translations

chuteSe dit surtout d’un pouvoir ou d’un gouvernement.

Synonyms

overthrowverb

overthrew

Past Simple

overthrown

Past Participle

overthrowing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

renverser

The rebels aimed to overthrow the government.

Les rebelles visaient à renverser le gouvernement.

Additional translations

lancer trop loinSport.

Synonyms

Antonyms

overthrowadjective

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

Used attributively before a noun to denote something connected with the removal of a government or leader (e.g., "an overthrow attempt").

destiné à renverserSe dit d’un projet, d’un complot ou d’une action visant à renverser un pouvoir.

Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.

Les forces de sécurité ont déjoué un complot destiné à renverser le président.

Definitions

overthrownoun

The act of removing someone from power, typically by force.

The military coup led to the overthrow of the government.

A throw that goes beyond the intended target, especially in sports.

The quarterback's overthrow resulted in a missed opportunity for a touchdown.

overthrowverb

To remove forcibly from power.

The rebels aimed to overthrow the government.

To throw a ball or other object beyond the intended target.

The quarterback overthrew the receiver, resulting in an incomplete pass.

overthrowadjective

Relating to, or intended to achieve, the removal of a government or leader.

Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.