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overthrow
UK
/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
Translations
overthrows
pl
UK
/ˈəʊvəθrəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
The overthrow of the government was swift and unexpected.
Свержение правительства было быстрым и неожиданным.
Additional translations
overthrew
Past Simple
overthrown
Past Participle
overthrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
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
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
The military coup led to the overthrow of the government.
The quarterback's overthrow resulted in a missed opportunity for a touchdown.
The rebels aimed to overthrow the government.
The quarterback overthrew the receiver, resulting in an incomplete pass.
Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.