OVERTHROWS

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O(1) V(4) E(1) R(1) T(1) H(4) R(1) O(1) W(4) S(1)
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Definition

noun
  1. A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
  2. An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
verb
  1. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
    “I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them.”
  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
noun
  1. A throw that goes too far.
verb
  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.
    “He overthrew first base, for an error.”

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