overthrow🔊

To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp. +

(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.