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overthrown

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊn/

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/

overthrownpast participle

Used attributively and predicatively to describe someone or something that has been removed from power by force.

Translations

свергнутый

The overthrown government sought exile.

Свергнутое правительство ушло в изгнание.

Additional translations

низложенный

Definitions

Having been removed from power or authority by force; deposed.

The overthrown regime left the country in chaos.

overthrowverb

overthrown

Past Participle

overthrew

Past Simple

overthrown

Past Participle

overthrowing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

Translations

низвергнуть

They aimed to overthrow the corrupt regime.

Они стремились низвергнуть коррумпированный режим.

свергнуть

The rebels planned to overthrow the government.

Повстанцы планировали свергнуть правительство.

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

Antonyms

overthrownoun

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.

overthrowadjective

Definitions

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

Security forces foiled an overthrow plot against the president.