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overthrow
What does overthrow mean?
overthrow (verb): to bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does overthrow come from?
From Middle English overthrowen, equivalent to over- + throw.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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