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overthrowing
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊɪŋ/
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overthrowing
noun
overthrowings
pl
Translations
свержение
The overthrowing of the government led to a period of instability.
Свержение правительства привело к периоду нестабильности.
Additional translations
опрокидывание
низвержение
Definitions
The act of removing someone from power, typically by force.
The overthrowing of the government led to a period of political instability.
Synonyms
displacement
toppling
dethronement
overthrow
removal
overthrowing
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe agents or forces engaged in overthrowing.
Definitions
Engaged in or effecting the act of overthrowing.
The overthrowing rebels advanced toward the palace.
Synonyms
toppling-over
unseating
displacing
upending
uprooting
ousting
deposing
dethroning
subverting
overturning
toppling
overthrow
verb
overthrowing
Gerund
overthrew
Past Simple
overthrown
Past Participle
overthrowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
Translations
свергнуть
The rebels planned to overthrow the government.
Повстанцы планировали свергнуть правительство.
низвергнуть
They aimed to overthrow the corrupt regime.
Они стремились низвергнуть коррумпированный режим.
Additional translations
сместить
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
topple
upend
overturn
subvert
displace
remove
dethrone
unseat
Antonyms
maintain
establish
support
overthrow
noun
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.
overthrow
adjective
Definitions
Relating to, or intended to achieve, the removal of a government or leader.
Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.
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