overthrow

1.

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

reject or overturn a decision or an argument

2.

/ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/

the termination of a ruler or institution

Other forms: overthrown; overthrew; overthrowing; overthrows

When you overthrow a ruler or a regime, you throw them out, usually by force. If you're a rebel you may plan to overthrow the current government and install a new regime.

You can also use overthrow as a noun. You might plot to overthrow the parking ticket authority so that you won't have to pay your tickets. There are also more literal uses of the word. In baseball, football, and other games that involve throwing a ball, you overthrow when you throw the ball past the person you're aiming for. You can say "the pitcher overthrew the ball to the first baseman," or "the pitcher overthrew the first baseman."

Definitions of overthrow (/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/)

1. verb

   reject, reverse, or overturn a decision, ruling, or argument
   synonyms: override, overrule, overturn, reverse

   type of:

   decree, rule

   decide with authority
2. verb

   cause the downfall of; of rulers
   “The Czar was overthrown”

   synonyms: bring down, overturn, subvert, topple

   types:

   revolutionize

   overthrow by a revolution, of governments

   type of:

   depose, force out

   force to leave (an office)