overthrow (verb)

  • 121reverse — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English revers, from Anglo French, from Latin reversus, past participle of revertere to turn back more at revert Date: 14th century 1. a. opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition < reverse order > b.&#8230; …

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  • 122revolt — I. verb Etymology: Middle French revolter, from Old Italian rivoltare to overthrow, from Vulgar Latin *revolvitare, frequentative of Latin revolvere to revolve, roll back Date: 1539 intransitive verb 1. to renounce allegiance or subjection (as to …

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  • 123tumble — I. verb (tumbled; tumbling) Etymology: Middle English, frequentative of tumben to dance, from Old English tumbian; akin to Old High German tūmōn to reel Date: 14th century intransitive verb 1. a. to fall suddenly and helplessly b. to suffer a&#8230; …

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  • 124biblical literature — Introduction       four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha.       The Old&#8230; …

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  • 125remove — re·move /ri müv/ vb re·moved, re·mov·ing vt: to change the location, position, station, status, or residence of: as a: to have (an action) transferred from one court to another and esp. from a state court to a federal court see also separable&#8230; …

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  • 126beat — I (defeat) verb be superior, be supreme, be victorious over, bring to terms, checkmate, claim a victory, conquer, crush, dash, discomfit, excel, get the best of, get the better of, have the advantage, hold the advantage, lay waste, obtain a&#8230; …

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  • 127repulse — I verb beat back, beat off, chase, check, counteract, countervail, defeat, dispel, drive away, drive back, eschew, fend off, frustrate, gainsay, grapple with, hinder, impede, keep at bay, make a stand, obstruct, oppose, oppugn, overthrow,&#8230; …

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  • 128exile — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 being sent to live in another country ADJECTIVE ▪ long ▪ permanent ▪ enforced (esp. BrE), forced ▪ self imposed, voluntary …

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