(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force. / (transitive, now rare) To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force. / (archaic, rare) An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.

(transitive, intransitive) To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

(sports) A throw that goes too far. / (cricket) A run scored by the batting side when a fielder throws the ball back to the infield, whence it continues to the opposite outfield.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overthrow

plural of overthrow

The act of overthrowing something or someone.

plural of overthrowal

present participle of overthrow

plural of overthrower