1. Cause the downfall or removal of a government, authority, or established system
   "overthrow the ruling class";
   - subvert, overturn, bring down
    
2. Throw something too far or beyond its intended target
   "He overthrew the ball to second base"

1. The termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
   "The overthrow of the dictator was celebrated in the streets"; "The military planned the overthrow of the government"
    
2. The act of disturbing the mind or body
   "she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living";
   - upset, derangement
    
3. (ball games) a throw that goes beyond its intended target
   "His overthrow of second base allowed the runner to advance"

Derived forms: overthrew, overthrowing, overthrows, overthrown

Type of: conclusion, depose, disturbance, ending, force out, termination

Encyclopedia: Overthrow