to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish

to overthrow a tyrant.

to put an end to by force, as a government or institution.

to throw or knock down; overturn; topple

The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees.

to knock down and demolish.

to throw (something) too far.

Baseball . (of a pitcher) to throw too hard, often affecting control or straining the arm.

Archaic . to destroy the sound condition of (the mind).

to throw too far

If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.

the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.

deposition from power.

defeat; destruction; ruin.

verb

give in , surrender , yield

verb

abolish , beat , bring down , bring to ruin , conquer , crush , demolish , depose , dethrone , do away with , eradicate , exterminate , knock down , knock over , level , liquidate , oust , overcome , overpower , overrun , overturn , overwhelm , purge , put an end to , raze , ruin , subdue , subjugate , subvert , terminate , tip , topple , tumble , unseat , upend , upset , vanquish , capsize , turn over , unhorse , confound , defeat , destroy , destruction , discomfit , dislodge , dismiss , downfall , fell , foil , prostrate , rebellion , remove , rout , undermine , worst

noun

beating , drubbing , rout , thrashing , vanquishment