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over·throw (ō′vər t̸hrō′; also, and for n.always, ō′vər t̸hrō′)
transitive verb overthrew -·threw′, overthrown -·thrown′, overthrowing -·throw′·ing
- to throw or turn over; upset
- to overcome; conquer; end
- to throw a ball or the like beyond (the intended receiver or target)
noun
- an overthrowing or being overthrown
- destruction; ruin; end
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