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Look up overthrow in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Overthrow may refer to: Overthrow, a change in government, often achieved by force, through a coup
Overthrow
1893 government overthrow
1898. The 1993 Apology Resolution by the US Congress concedes that "the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii occurred with the active participation of agents
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Overthrow_of_the_Hawaiian_Kingdom
Type of run scored in cricket
In cricket, an overthrow (sometimes called a buzzer) is an additional run scored by a batter as a result of the ball not being collected by a fielder
Overthrow_(cricket)
British revolution of 1688
doubtful loyalty. Dartmouth suspected Berkeley and Grafton of plotting to overthrow him; to monitor them, he placed their ships next to his and minimised
Glorious_Revolution
War between the Qarmatians & Seljuk Supported Uyunids
The Overthrow of the Qarmatians was an armed uprising by the Seljuk and Abbasid supported Uyunids against the ruling Qarmatian state in Eastern Arabia
Overthrow_of_the_Qarmatians
List of U.S.-backed regime change operations
Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. During World War II, the U.S. helped overthrow many Nazi German or Imperial Japanese-controlled puppet regimes. Examples
United States involvement in regime change
United_States_involvement_in_regime_change
Semi-legendary overthrow of the Roman monarchy and foundation of the republic
The overthrow of the Roman monarchy was an event in ancient Rome that took place between the 6th and 5th centuries BC where a political revolution replaced
Overthrow of the Roman monarchy
Overthrow_of_the_Roman_monarchy
Work of Christian theology written in Greek by Irenaeus
Refutation and Overthrow of the Knowledge Falsely So-called, The Detection and Overthrow of Knowledge Falsely So-Called, Detection and Overthrow of Knowledge
Against_Heresies
2006 book by Stephen Kinzer
Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq is a book published in 2006 by New York Times foreign correspondent and author Stephen
Overthrow_(book)
Illegal attempt to unseat an incumbent
sometimes referred to as a silent coup or a bloodless coup, is an illegal overthrow of a government that – unlike a regular coup d'état – is achieved without
Coup_d'état
2000 overthrow of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milošević
The overthrow of Slobodan Milošević, president of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, began after the general election on 24 September 2000 and culminated
Overthrow of Slobodan Milošević
Overthrow_of_Slobodan_Milošević
1933 plan to overthrow the U.S. government
House Putsch, was a political conspiracy in 1933 in the United States to overthrow the government of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and install Smedley
Business_Plot
Power pop music festival
The International Pop Overthrow (often referred to as simply The IPO) is an American-originated music festival, devoted to power pop music and related
International_Pop_Overthrow
Topics referred to by the same term
Overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych may refer to: 2014 Ukrainian revolution, where president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted Orange Revolution of 2004–2005, where
Overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych
Overthrow_of_Viktor_Yanukovych
List of coups and coup attempts
According to a report in the Journal of Peace Research, a coup is the illegal overthrow of a government (as opposed to legal coercion). Scholars generally consider
List of coups and coup attempts by country
List_of_coups_and_coup_attempts_by_country
2021 military coup in Myanmar
Yangonites staged a brief 15-minute protest rally at 8 pm, calling for the overthrow of the dictatorship and Aung San Suu Kyi's release. On 4 February, thirty
2021_Myanmar_coup_d'état
1991 studio album by Material Issue
International Pop Overthrow is the debut studio album by Material Issue, released on Mercury Records on February 5, 1991. The album was recorded in multiple
International Pop Overthrow (album)
International_Pop_Overthrow_(album)
American death metal band
through which it has released a handful of titles, including its debut EP Overthrow in 2001, the Dissent EP in 2004, and the 2010 compilation Pulling Out
Misery_Index_(band)
Prime Minister of Iran from 1951 to 1953
(APOC/AIOC), later known as British Petroleum (BP). In the aftermath of the overthrow, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi consolidated power and negotiated the Consortium
Mohammad_Mosaddegh
Coup to depose Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddegh
Churchill decided in early 1953 to solicit the Eisenhower administration and overthrow Iran's government. The preceding Truman administration had opposed a coup
1953_Iranian_coup_d'état
2011 armed conflict in North Africa
considerations. Finally, it remains unsettled whether or not the rebels' overthrow of Gaddafi's government following the fall of Tripoli in August 2011 changed
Libyan_civil_war_(2011)
A coup d'état, often abbreviated to coup, is the overthrow of a lawful government through illegal means. If force or violence are not involved, such an
List of coups and coup attempts
List_of_coups_and_coup_attempts
2008 video game
Geneforge 5: Overthrow is the fifth and final video game in the Geneforge series of role-playing video games created by Spiderweb Software. Unlike the
Geneforge_5:_Overthrow
Argentine revolutionary (1928–1967)
Guatemala's social reforms under President Jacobo Árbenz, whose CIA-assisted overthrow at the behest of the United Fruit Company solidified Guevara's political
Che_Guevara
Country in Southwestern Europe
republic in 1910 and was a dictatorship from 1926 until the dictatorship's overthrow in 1974 enabled the full establishment of democracy in 1976. Portugal
Portugal
strategies aimed at regime change in Iran, seeking to destabilize or overthrow the government through military strikes, leadership assassinations, and
Regime change efforts in the 2026 Iran war
Regime_change_efforts_in_the_2026_Iran_war
President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States-led invasion of Iraq. He previously served
Saddam_Hussein
398–380 BC ancient Egyptian dynasty
founded after the overthrow of Amyrtaeus, the only Pharaoh of the 28th Dynasty, by Nefaarud I in 398 BC, and disestablished upon the overthrow of Nefaarud II
Twenty-ninth_Dynasty_of_Egypt
President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999
that privileged whites, Mandela and the ANC committed themselves to its overthrow. Rising to prominence for his involvement in the 1952 Defiance Campaign
Nelson_Mandela
Armed group of exiled Ugandans in the Uganda-Tanzania War (1978-79)
the Uganda–Tanzania War that led to the overthrow of Amin's regime. The group ruled Uganda from the overthrow of Amin in April 1979 until the disputed
Uganda National Liberation Front
Uganda_National_Liberation_Front
Transitional republic in Hawaii before US annexation, 1894–1898
that officially identified the United States' complicity in the lawless overthrow of the lawful, peaceful government of Hawaii." American officials immediately
Republic_of_Hawaii
Venezuelan experimental metal band
Arcuri Overthrow is a Venezuelan experimental metal band based in Valencia, Venezuela. The band was formed in 2002 in Valencia by the brothers Arcuri:
Arcuri_Overthrow
The overthrow of the Tolje'lo occurred in 1749 in the Isaaq Kingdom when King Dhuh Baraar, the last monarch of the Tolje'lo dynasty, was overthrown and
Overthrow of the Toljeclo dynasty
Overthrow_of_the_Toljeclo_dynasty
Scottish World War II officer, and founder of the Special Air Service
overthrow the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in the early 1970s. He also attempted to organise efforts to undermine trades unionism and to overthrow the
David_Stirling
Organization
residents in the Hawaiian Kingdom. The group planned and carried out the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893. The goal of this group was
Committee_of_Safety_(Hawaii)
Mythological and religious figure
The concept of a fallen angel attempting to overthrow the highest deity parallels Attar's attempt to overthrow Ba'al in Canaanite religion; Attar is thrown
Lucifer
Systemic criticism of Tesla, Inc. and its products and leadership
Tesla has been targeted by anti-Musk groups like Everybody Hates Elon, Overthrow Musk, and Tesla Takedown UK. Anti-Musk groups have erected fake advertisements
Criticism_of_Tesla,_Inc.
King of Egypt from 1936 to 1952
Sudan, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936 and reigning until his overthrow in a military coup in 1952. As King, Farouk was known for his extravagant
Farouk_of_Egypt
U.S. state flag
formally part of the British Empire. The flag design was retained after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893, after U.S. annexation in 1898, and after
Flag_of_Hawaii
Leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008
right-wing governments in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, he planned the overthrow of Cuban president Fulgencio Batista, launching a failed attack on the
Fidel_Castro
Elections for the 16th Legislative assembly of Gujarat
Express. Retrieved 17 December 2022. "Rahul Gandhi Asserts Congress Will Overthrow BJP in 2027 Gujarat Assembly Elections". The Weekend Leader. Retrieved
Next Gujarat Legislative Assembly election
Next_Gujarat_Legislative_Assembly_election
1938 radio play by Norman Corwin
The Plot to Overthrow Christmas is a radio play written by Norman Corwin. It was first performed on December 25, 1938. The play is a fantasy story about
The Plot to Overthrow Christmas
The_Plot_to_Overthrow_Christmas
Revolution in Iran from 1978 to 1979
Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1979. The revolution led to the replacement
Iranian_Revolution
Political party in Greece
Front of Solidarity and Overthrow (Greek: Μέτωπο Αλληλεγγύης και Ανατροπής, ΜΑΑ; MAA; literally "Front of Solidarity and Overthrow") was a political party
Front of Solidarity and Overthrow
Front_of_Solidarity_and_Overthrow
1893–1894 post-coup government
: P.G.; Hawaiian: Aupuni Kūikawā o Hawaiʻi) was proclaimed after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893, by the 13-member Committee
Provisional Government of Hawaii
Provisional_Government_of_Hawaii
Second formation of Nigeria 1979–1983
Nigerian state which succeeded the military governments formed after the overthrow of the first republic. Contested elections and political turbulence in
Second_Nigerian_Republic
Period of Indonesian history, 1966–1967
United States involvement in regime change 19th century 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom 1898–1902 occupation of Cuba 1898–1899 occupation of the
Transition_to_the_New_Order
precipitated the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii three days later. The conspirators' stated goals were to depose the queen, overthrow the monarchy, and
History_of_Hawaii
1898 insurrection and massacre in North Carolina, US
people. In later study, the event has been characterized as a violent overthrow of a duly elected government by white supremacists. The state's white
Wilmington_massacre
Leader of Libya from 1969 to 2011
political theorist, and dictator who ruled Libya from 1969 until his overthrow by Libyan rebel forces in 2011 during the First Libyan Civil War. He came
Muammar_Gaddafi
Comics character
Overthrow (Arnold Beck) is a DC Comics supervillain who serves as an adversary to the Blue Beetle. Arnold Beck is an embittered employee let go from Kord
Overthrow_(comics)
History of the Taiwanese political party
anti-monarchist societies as the Revolutionary Alliance in 1905. After the overthrow of the Qing dynasty in the 1911 Xinhai Revolution and the founding of
History_of_the_Kuomintang
Leader of Central Africa from 1966 to 1979
Empire (CAE) with himself as emperor, reigning as Bokassa I until his overthrow in a 1979 coup. Of this period, Bokassa served about eleven years as president
Jean-Bédel_Bokassa
Country in the Pacific Ocean (1795–1893)
States Senate passed the Apology Resolution, which acknowledged that "the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi occurred with the active participation of agents
Hawaiian_Kingdom
1867 Japanese court document
The secret imperial rescript to overthrow the shogunate (討幕の密勅, tōbaku no mitchoku) was a Japanese court document issued to the daimyō of the Satsuma
Secret imperial rescript to overthrow the shogunate
Secret_imperial_rescript_to_overthrow_the_shogunate
1903 military coup against King Alexander I of Serbia; Peter I installed
of the new government but were absent from Belgrade at the time of the overthrow. The National Assembly conducted a session on 4 June 1903, voted Peter
May_Coup_(Serbia)
U.S. state
In 1993, the U.S. government formally apologized for its role in the overthrow of Hawaii's government, which had spurred the Hawaiian sovereignty movement
Hawaii
General strike in Cuba on 9–10 April, 1958
the final struggle begins in all of Cuba that will only end with the overthrow of the dictatorship! Workers, students, professionals, bosses, join the
April_9_Cuban_strike
Failed attempt to overthrow Ukrainian government
Service of Ukraine (SBU) said that it had foiled a pro-Russian attempt to overthrow the government of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by members of a Kyiv-based
2024 Ukrainian coup attempt allegations
2024_Ukrainian_coup_attempt_allegations
Political movement in the United States
also advocate some form of redress from the United States for its 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani, and for what is described as a prolonged military
Hawaiian_sovereignty_movement
In wrought ironwork, the overthrow, particularly popular in the Baroque era commencing in the 17th century, refers to the crowning section of ornamental
Overthrow_(structure)
President of Equatorial Guinea from 1968 to 1979
Guinea from the country's gaining of independence in 1968, until his overthrow in 1979. He is widely remembered as one of the most brutal dictators in
Francisco_Macías_Nguema
Western covert paramilitary operation
collaboration with other Western Bloc nations. The operation aimed to overthrow the communist regime of Albanian ruler Enver Hoxha as part of broader
Operation_Valuable
Subclan of the Hawiye
large part of southern Somalia. The Geledi and Wacdaan worked together to overthrow the Silcis, another sub-clan of the Hawiye, as Somali oral history shows
Wa'daan
Attempted overthrow of President Pío Romero Bosque
the Meléndez–Quiñónez political dynasty of El Salvador attempted to overthrow the government of President Pío Romero Bosque. Former presidents Jorge
1927_Salvadoran_coup_attempt
1959–60 conflict in Pakistan
operation for the overthrow of Nawab. In October 1960, Two companies of the SSG covertly in Scouts uniform launched an operation to overthrow the Nawab Jahan
Dir_campaign
Sicilian invasion of Egypt
was a short-lived and unsuccessful attempt by the Normans of Sicily to overthrow Saladin in Egypt. After Saladin abolished the Fatimid Caliphate in 1171
Siege_of_Alexandria_(1174)
Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 to 1989
The Satanic Verses, which Khomeini considered blasphemous; pursuing the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in the Iran–Iraq War; and for referring to the United
Ruhollah_Khomeini
Roman rebel who tried to overthrow emperor Gallienus
he is enumerated as one of the Thirty Tyrants who supposedly tried to overthrow the emperor Gallienus. Cyriades is listed first in the catalogue of usurpers
Cyriades
Annual event in Hawaiʻi, United States
Liliʻuokalani's forced removal from the throne and mark the moment of overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. On July 6, 1846, U.S. Secretary of State
Onipaʻa_Peace_March
2004 book by Joe Trippi
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of Everything (ISBN 0-06-076155-5) is a book written by Joe Trippi and
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (book)
The_Revolution_Will_Not_Be_Televised_(book)
1645 nativity ode by John Milton
John Milton (1645). The poem describes Christ's Incarnation and his overthrow of earthly and pagan powers. The poem also connects the Incarnation with
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
On_the_Morning_of_Christ's_Nativity
Military overthrow of Julio Arosemena
contributed to his overthrow. On July 11, 1963, the Ecuadorian military staged a near-bloodless coup that resulted in the overthrow of the government and
1963_Ecuadorian_coup_d'état
380–343 BC ancient Egyptian dynasty
Dynasty of the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It was founded after the overthrow of Nepherites II in 380 BC by Nectanebo I, and was disestablished upon
Thirtieth_Dynasty_of_Egypt
Seventh and last king of Rome
mother of Lucius Junius Brutus, one of the men who would later lead the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom. The elder sister, Tullia Major, was of mild disposition
Lucius_Tarquinius_Superbus
Oba of Benin from 1888 to 1897
was described as a British invasion force headed by Phillips set out to overthrow the Ọba by Sven Lindqvist in his book Exterminate All the Brutes. According
Ovonramwen
Maoist militant organisation in India
India (Maoist), a banned political organisation in India which aims to overthrow the Indian Government through protracted people's war. The People's Liberation
People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (India)
People's_Liberation_Guerrilla_Army_(India)
1962 confrontation between the US and USSR
force of Cuban expatriates, for a CIA-led attempt to invade Cuba and overthrow its government in April 1961. Starting in November of that year, the US
Cuban_Missile_Crisis
Monument and mausoleum in Edinburgh, Scotland
narrative of the Exodus added later. The relief on the north face, 'The Overthrow of Pharaoh in the Red Sea', shows the destruction of Ramesses II's army
Craigentinny_Marbles
Prime Minister of Iraq from 1958 to 1963
as the Prime Minister and de facto leader of Iraq from 1958 until his overthrow in 1963. Qasim came to power in 1958 when the Iraqi monarchy was overthrown
Abdul-Karim_Qasim
1958 attempted overthrow of the Jordanian government
King Hussein during the summer of 1958 and immediately following the overthrow of the monarchy in Iraq on 14 July 1958. It was allegedly organized by
1958_Jordan_crisis
1392–1897 Korean dynasty
replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897. The kingdom was founded after the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled
Joseon
Overthrow and death of President Edward James Roye
Liberian coup d'état, also known as the Roye affair, resulted in the overthrow and death of President Edward James Roye of the True Whig Party and his
1871_Liberian_coup_d'état
American rock band
On 24 September 2021, they released a new single and video, "Stereo Overthrow", which was premiered in the UK and Ireland by Uber Rock. On September
Scattered_Hamlet
Attempted overthrow of the Afghan Interim Government
was a plan by Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, to overthrow the Afghan Interim Government in April 2002. The plot aimed to assassinate
2002_Afghan_coup_plot
President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979
seized and held power as the third president of Uganda from 1971 until his overthrow in 1979. In 1971, he overthrew president Milton Obote, subsequently ruling
Idi_Amin
new constitution while her legislators were not in session led to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893. Members of this legislative
1892 legislative session of the Hawaiian Kingdom
1892_legislative_session_of_the_Hawaiian_Kingdom
Former national anthem of the Russian Empire
"Worker's Marseillaise" was adopted as the new national anthem until the overthrow of the Russian Provisional Government by the Bolsheviks in the October
God_Save_the_Tsar!
Cold War events
U.S. government "Annex-NSSM 97" details the plan developed in 1970 to overthrow Allende were he to take office. The document explicitly states that the
United States involvement in regime change in Latin America
United_States_involvement_in_regime_change_in_Latin_America
Sultan of Delhi from 1236 to 1240
However, these two officers conspired with other Turkic officers to overthrow her, while she was away on the Lahore campaign. Razia arrived in Delhi
Razia_Sultan
1675 play
Infobox play is being considered for merging. › Sophonisba, or Hannibal's Overthrow is a 1675 tragedy by the English writer Nathaniel Lee. It is based on
Sophonisba_(Lee_play)
Book written by Queen Liliʻuokalani
years after the overthrow of the Kingdom. In it, Liliʻuokalani gives her account of her upbringing, her accession to the throne, the overthrow of her government
Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen
Hawaii's_Story_by_Hawaii's_Queen
Opposition to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom took several forms. Following the overthrow of the monarchy on January 17, 1893, Hawaii's provisional
Opposition to the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Opposition_to_the_overthrow_of_the_Hawaiian_Kingdom
Military overthrow of President Robert Mugabe
2008–09 Zimbabwean political negotiations, hailed Zimbabwe for "peacefully overthrowing tyranny and dictatorship". The African Union issued a statement in which
2017_Zimbabwean_coup_d'état
List for England, retrieved 15 February 2025 Historic England, "Gates, overthrow and gate piers approximately 20 metres west of Church of St Andrew, Kildwick
Listed_buildings_in_Kildwick
Painting by Francisco Goya
children out of fear of a prophecy by Gaea that one of his children would overthrow him. Like all of the Black Paintings, it was not originally intended for
Saturn_Devouring_His_Son
Governor of Guam
Sisto Rodrigo and José Sixto, was twice Governor of Guam, first after overthrowing Francisco Martínez Portusach, and again after being legitimately placed
José_Sisto
Group of Cuban exiles who attempted to invade Cuba
CIA-sponsored group of Cuban exiles formed in 1960 to attempt the military overthrow of the Cuban government headed by Fidel Castro. It carried out the abortive
Brigade_2506
1938 proposed plan to overthrow Adolf Hitler
September Conspiracy (German: Septemberverschwörung), was a proposed plan to overthrow German Führer Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime if Germany went to war
Oster_conspiracy
Period of Roman history (c. 753 – c. 509 BC)
Palatine Hill along the river Tiber in central Italy, and ended with the overthrow of the kings and the establishment of the Roman Republic c. 509 BC. Little
Roman_Kingdom
OVERTHROW
OVERTHROW
Girl/Female
African, American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Russian, Srilankan, Tamil
A Variation of Mary; Bitter; Of the Sea; Rebellion; Overthrow; From the God Mars
Girl/Female
Australian, Biblical, Christian
Iniquity; Overthrow
Boy/Male
Biblical
Who overthrows or destroys a multitude.
Biblical
who overthrows or destroys a multitude
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Ivah, IVVAH means "overthrow, overturn."
Girl/Female
African, American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Greek, Hebrew, Netherlands, Swedish
From the High Tower; Woman from Magdala; Contraction of Maria Magdalene; Rebellion; Overthrow
Female
English
English name derived from the biblical name of a region of Assyria, derived from Hebrew avvah, IVAH means "overthrow, overturn."
Female
English
 Variant spelling of English Ivah, IVA means "overthrow, overturn." Compare with other forms of Iva.
OVERTHROW
OVERTHROW
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vibhanshu | விபாஂஷà¯Â
Embellishment
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Pious People
Girl/Female
Greek American Irish Scottish English Latin
From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of...
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Cute Parrot
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Antony and Cleopatra'. Friend to Caesar.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Peacemaker; Mediator
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sikh, Telugu, Traditional
Spring; Season of Spring; Happy
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek
Crowned
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Abshamiyah's Daughter
Boy/Male
Latin
Lame.
OVERTHROW
OVERTHROW
OVERTHROW
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OVERTHROW
a.
Of or pertaining to Yezdegerd, the last Sassanian monarch of Persia, who was overthrown by the Mohammedans; as, the Yezdegerdian era, which began on the 16th of June, a. d. 632. The era is still used by the Parsees.
v. t.
To excavate the earth beneath, or the part of, especially for the purpose of causing to fall or be overthrown; to form a mine under; to sap; as, to undermine a wall.
a.
To gain advantage over, in contest or competition; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow; to discomfit.
n.
Such a change of anything as destroys it, or entirely defeats its object, or unfits it for use; destruction; overthrow; as, the ruin of a ship or an army; the ruin of a constitution or a government; the ruin of health or hopes.
n.
The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which the offender owes allegiance, or of betraying the state into the hands of a foreign power; disloyalty; treachery.
v. t.
To injure by working secretly; to destroy or overthrow by clandestine measure; to undermine.
n.
To bring to ruin; to cause to fall to pieces and decay; to make to perish; to bring to destruction; to bring to poverty or bankruptcy; to impair seriously; to damage essentially; to overthrow.
v. t.
To maintain, as a law or a cause, by overthrowing enemies.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Overthrow
p. p.
of Overthrow
v. t.
Fig.: To overthrow by depriving of support; to put an obstacle in the way of; to obstruct; to cause to fail.
v. t.
To undo or overthrow by preaching.
v. t.
To overturn, overthrow, or overset; as, to upset a carriage; to upset an argument.
a.
Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.
a.
Wavering, or liable to waver and fall at the slightest touch; unstable; easily overthrown.
v. t.
Hence, to frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow; as, to scatter hopes, plans, or the like.
a.
Having legal strength or force; executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully overthrown or set aside; as, a valid deed; a valid covenant; a valid instrument of any kind; a valid claim or title; a valid marriage.
n.
The act of overthrowing; the state of being overthrow; ruin.
v. i.
Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.
superl.
Well established; firm; not easily overthrown or altered; as, a strong custom; a strong belief.