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OVERTHROWS

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There are 4 meanings of the word Overthrows.

Overthrows - as a noun

The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of disturbing the mind or body

Example: "His carelessness could have caused an ecological upset"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
derangement15upset7

Overthrows - as a verb

Cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The czar was overthrown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverturn11subvert12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rule against

Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
override12overrule11overturn11reverse10

Example Sentences

"The military coup overthrows the elected president."
"In a surprise move, the team overthrows the reigning champions."
"The underdog team overthrows their opponents in a stunning victory."
"The rebels attempted to stage a series of overthrows but failed each time."
"History is filled with stories of political overthrows."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERTHROWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overthrows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERTHROWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is OVERTHROWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overthrows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERTHROWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OVERTHROWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overthrows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTHROWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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