overthrow

  1. Verb.  (transitive, now) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
  3. Noun.  A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  4. Verb.  (transitive, intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
  5. Noun.  (sports) A throw that goes too far.
  6. Noun.  (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.

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