overthrown

[US]/əʊvəθrəʊn/
[UK]/oʊvərθroʊn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to have been defeated or removed from power

Phrases & Collocations

government overthrown

regime overthrown

monarchy overthrown

dictator overthrown

overthrown leader

overthrown regime

overthrown government

overthrown authority

overthrown power

overthrown system

Example Sentences

the dictator was overthrown in a surprise coup.

the government was overthrown by the revolutionaries.

the monarchy was overthrown after centuries of rule.

many believe that the corrupt regime should be overthrown.

the old order was overthrown, leading to new policies.

after the uprising, the oppressive government was finally overthrown.

the tyrant was overthrown by the people's will.

in history, many empires have been overthrown by their enemies.

the political system was overthrown in a dramatic shift.

activists worked tirelessly to see the regime overthrown.

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