Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overthrew.
Overthrew - as a noun
The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of disturbing the mind or body
Example: "His carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derangement15upset7Overthrew - as a verb
Cause the downfall of; of rulers
Example: "The czar was overthrown"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverturn11subvert12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
override12overrule11overturn11reverse10Example Sentences
"They overthrew the dictator and established a new government."
"The rebels successfully overthrew the oppressive regime."
"The revolutionaries overthrew the monarchy and declared a republic."
"The citizens rose up and overthrew the corrupt leaders."
"The rebels overthrew the dictator and established a new government."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTHREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overthrew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTHREW has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is OVERTHREW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overthrew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTHREW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OVERTHREW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overthrew is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTHREW has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
