overthrow
To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
Example
“I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
Other meanings
To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
“He overthrew first base, for an error.”
To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
Word history
From Middle English "overthrowen".
Where this comes from
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