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Definition of: overthrow
(ō′vər·thrō′) v.t. ·threw, ·thrown, ·throw·ing
1. To throw over or down; upset.
2. To bring down or remove from power by force; defeat; ruin. See synonyms under ABOLISH, CONQUER, DEMOLISH, EXTERMINATE, RUIN, SUBVERT.
—noun (ō′vər·thrō′)
1. The act of overthrowing; destruction; demolition.
2. A throwing of a ball over and beyond the player at whom it is aimed.
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