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Meaning of overthrow

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  overthrow
      n 1: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by
           force)
      2: the act of disturbing the mind or body; "his carelessness
         could have caused an ecological upset"; "she was unprepared
         for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"
         [syn: {upset}, {derangement}, {overthrow}]
      v 1: cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was
           overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class" [syn: {overthrow},
           {subvert}, {overturn}, {bring down}]
      2: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House
         voted on the bill" [syn: {overrule}, {overturn}, {override},
         {overthrow}, {reverse}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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