Overthrows example sentences

o·ver·throw

verb

overthrows (third person present)

- remove forcibly from power:

- put an end to (something), typically by the use of force or violence:

- knock or throw to the ground:

- throw (a ball) further or harder than intended:

- throw a ball beyond (a receiving player):

- a removal from power; a defeat or downfall:

- (in baseball and other games) a throw that sends a ball past its intended recipient or target.

- a panel of decorated wrought-iron work above an arch or gateway.

Synonyms

topple, undo, depose, oust, displace, supplant, unseat, subvert, dethrone, disestablish, dissolve, defenestrate, defeat, conquer, annihilate, suppress, crush, quash, quell, squash, repress, check, subdue, downfall, fall, collapse, toppling, undoing, deposition, ousting, displacement, supplanting, unseating, subversion, dethronement, disestablishment, dissolution, defenestration, ending, defeat, rout, demise, breakup, annihilation

"Overthrows" Example Sentences

1. The political party was planning a revolution to overthrow the tyrannical government.
2. The disgruntled employees plotted to overthrow their abusive boss.
3. The coach considered benching the star player for attempting to overthrow the team captain.
4. The failed coup attempt resulted in the overthrow of the country's president.
5. The overthrow of the monarchy led to the establishment of a republic.
6. The military was successful in their overthrow of the dictator.
7. The rebellion aimed to overthrow the oppressive regime and establish democracy.
8. The Prince staged a coup to overthrow his father and ascended to the throne.
9. The dictator's overthrow was celebrated by the people, who had suffered under his rule.
10. The revolutionary group had a clear plan to overthrow the oppressive government.
11. The protestors demanded the overthrow of the corrupt officials.
12. The overthrow of the CEO was met with mixed reactions from the company's shareholders.
13. The opposition party organized a campaign to overthrow the ruling party in the upcoming election.
14. The rebel commander led an army in an attempt to overthrow the local warlord.
15. The sudden overthrow of the government caught many citizens off guard.
16. The coup attempt aimed to overthrow the elected president and install a military dictatorship.
17. The coup plotters were arrested before they could execute their plan to overthrow the government.
18. The student protest movement's goal was to overthrow the university administration that they deemed corrupt.
19. The overthrow of the king resulted in a power vacuum that sparked civil war.
20. The conspiracy to overthrow the mayor was uncovered by the police.
21. The leader of the opposition party promised to work towards the overthrow of the ruling party in the next election.
22. The small band of rebels attempted to overthrow the occupying army.
23. The overthrow of the government was followed by a period of political instability.
24. The dissident group published a manifesto calling for the overthrow of the existing order.
25. The coup was successful in overthrowing the government, but resulted in a bloody civil war.
26. The football coach had a stern talk with his quarterback about overthrowing his receivers.
27. The overthrow of the aristocracy marked a turning point in the country's history.
28. The citizens grew restless and demanded the overthrow of the corrupt politicians.
29. The plan to overthrow the CEO was hatched by a group of disgruntled employees.
30. The overthrow of colonial rule was the goal of the independence movement.

Common Phases

1. The overthrow of the government was swift and violent; it left the country in turmoil.
2. The athlete's overthrow of the ball resulted in a foul; it cost the team dearly.
3. Throughout history, many revolutions were sparked by mass overthrows of oppressive regimes; they led to significant social and political change.
4. The overthrow of the champion was unexpected; it shook up the entire sport.
5. The young dictator was afraid of an overthrow; he clung tightly to power.