overthrow
To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
Wounded and overthrown, the Britons continued their resistance, clung round the legs of the Norman steeds, and cumbered their advance; while their brethren, thrusting with pikes, proved every joint and crevice of the plate and mail, or grappling with the men-at-arms, strove to pull them from their horses by main force, or beat them down with their bills and Welch hooks.
(now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
(archaic, rare) An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
(sports) A throw that goes too far.
(cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.
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