overthrowing

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of overthrowing or bringing down a government or authority; to cause to end or terminate

Phrases & Collocations

overthrowing a regime

overthrowing the government

overthrowing an authority

overthrowing a leader

overthrowing tyranny

overthrowing oppression

overthrowing injustice

overthrowing the system

overthrowing a dictator

overthrowing corruption

Example Sentences

the revolution was aimed at overthrowing the oppressive regime.

they discussed strategies for overthrowing the current government.

overthrowing a dictator often leads to chaos.

the group was accused of plotting to overthrowing the monarchy.

overthrowing the old system requires popular support.

many people dream of overthrowing injustice in society.

the activists were committed to overthrowing the corrupt officials.

overthrowing established norms can be a difficult task.

he wrote a book on the methods of overthrowing oppressive governments.

overthrowing a regime is often a violent process.

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