overthrow (verb)
21revolutionize — verb ( ized; izing) Date: 1797 transitive verb 1. to overthrow the established government of 2. to imbue with revolutionary doctrines 3. to change fundamentally or completely < revolutionize an industry > intransitive verb to engage in revolution …
22topple — verb (toppled; toppling) Etymology: frequentative of 2top Date: 1590 intransitive verb to fall from or as if from being top heavy transitive verb 1. to cause to topple 2. a. overthrow 2 < t …
23overset — verb (overset, oversetting) –verb (t) /oʊvəˈsɛt/ (say ohvuh set) 1. Rare to upset or overturn; overthrow. 2. to throw into confusion; disorder physically or mentally. 3. Printing (of type or copy) a. to set in or to excess. b. (of space) to set… …
24overturn — verb (t) /oʊvəˈtɜn / (say ohvuh tern) 1. to overthrow; destroy the power of, defeat or vanquish. 2. to turn over on its side, face, or back; upset. 3. to reverse (a decision, judgement, etc.): the ruling was overturned in the High Court. –verb… …
25complot — verb engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together They conspired to overthrow the government • Syn: ↑conspire, ↑cabal, ↑conjure, ↑machinate • Derivationally related forms: ↑machination ( …
26discomfit — verb a) To defeat completely; to rout. And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. b) To defeat the plans or hopes of; to frustrate. In these disguises, Maitland argued, he would certainly avoid recognition, and so… …
27topple — verb a) to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something b) to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so …
28underthrow — verb To throw a pass that falls short of the receiver. See Also: overthrow …
29dethrone — verb a) To depose; to forcibly relieve a monarch of the monarchy. b) To remove any governing authority from power. Syn: depose, bring down, divest …
30overturn — verb a) To turn over, capsize or upset (something) b) To overthrow or destroy something …
