overthrow: Meaning and Definition of

o•ver•throw

1. to depose, as from a position of power; overcome, defeat, or vanquish: to overthrow a tyrant.
2. to put an end to by force, as a government or institution.
3. to throw or knock down; overturn; topple: The heavy winds overthrew numerous telephone poles and trees.
4. to knock down and demolish.
5. to throw (something) too far.
6. (of a pitcher) to throw too hard, often affecting control or straining the arm.
7. to destroy the sound condition of (the mind).

1. to throw too far: If I hadn't overthrown, it would have been a sure putout.

1. the act of overthrowing; state or condition of being overthrown.
2. deposition from power.
3. defeat; destruction; ruin.