overthrow

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

   I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.

2. 2
   verb

   To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

   And he [Jesus] made a ſcourge off ſmale cordes / and drave thē all out off the temple / bothe ſhepe and oxen / ãd powred doune the changers money / and overthrue their tables.

3. 3
   noun

   A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.

   Once more I come to know of thee King Harry, / If for thy Ranſome thou wilt now compound, / Before thy moſt aſſured Ouerthrow: […]

4. 4
   verb

   To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

   He overthrew first base, for an error.

5. 5
   noun

   A throw that goes too far.

   [A]n energy shift accompanies the onset of emotion. Failure to recognize this can lead to disruptions in performance. A quarterback who fails to acknowledge his excitement in a big game is prone to countless overthrows until the excitement has subsided.

6. 6
   noun

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

7. 7
   noun

   the act of disturbing the mind or body

8. 8
   verb

   rule against

Etymology

From Middle English overthrowen, equivalent to over- + throw. Compare Dutch overdraaien, German überdrehen, Old English oferweorpan (“to overthrow”). For the noun sense, compare Middle English overthrow, overthrowe (“destruction, downfall”), from the verb.