OVERTHROWING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overthrowing.
Overthrowing - 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)
derangement15upset7Overthrowing - 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
"The overthrowing of the government resulted in chaos and political instability."
"The revolutionaries hoped for a successful overthrowing of the dictatorship."
"The overthrowing of the monarchy led to the establishment of a republic."
"The general was accused of planning the overthrowing of the elected president."
"The conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the ruling party was uncovered by the intelligence agency."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTHROWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overthrowing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTHROWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is OVERTHROWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overthrowing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTHROWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is OVERTHROWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overthrowing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTHROWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
