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overthrow

/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/

/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/

overthrownoun

overthrows

/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/

/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

overthrowverb

overthrew

Past Simple

overthrown

Past Participle

overthrowing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

Translations

renverser

The rebels aimed to overthrow the government.

Les rebelles visaient à renverser le gouvernement.

Additional translations

lancer trop loinSport.

Definitions

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.

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").

Translations

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

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

Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.