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overthrow Definition


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overthrow
verb
    1. To defeat completely (an established order or a government, etc).
      Thesaurus: conquer, crush, depose, topple, vanquish, dethrone, destroy, master, overcome, eradicate.
    2. To upset or overturn something.
    3. To throw (a ball, etc) too far.
noun
    1. The act of overthrowing or state of being overthrown.
    2. cricket.
      An inaccurate return of the ball by a fielder which often allows the batsman to score extra runs.


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