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overthrow
UK
/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
overthrows
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
Translations
The overthrow of the government was swift and unexpected.
Свержение правительства было быстрым и неожиданным.
Additional translations
Definitions
The military coup led to the overthrow of the government.
The quarterback's overthrow resulted in a missed opportunity for a touchdown.
overthrew
Past Simple
overthrown
Past Participle
overthrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
Translations
They aimed to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Они стремились низвергнуть коррумпированный режим.
The rebels planned to overthrow the government.
Повстанцы планировали свергнуть правительство.
Additional translations
Definitions
The rebels aimed to overthrow the government.
The quarterback overthrew the receiver, resulting in an incomplete pass.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something connected with the removal of a government or leader (e.g., "an overthrow attempt").
Definitions
Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.