overthrew

Meanings

• Verb

  To cast or throw down forcibly, especially to overpower or defeat someone or something.

• Verb

  To throw off or displace someone or something from a position of power or control.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overthrew
drew , new , through , clue

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Variants

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overthrew , overthrow , overthrowing , overthrown , overthrows

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Forms

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overthrew, overthrews, overthrewed, overthrowing, overthrown

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Etymology

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From over + throw - to cast or throw over.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overthrew' is used in cricket to describe the action of a fielder in preventing a batsman from scoring runs by throwing the ball to the wicket-keeper.

2. The phrase 'overthrow' is also used in the context of computer programming to describe an error or unexpected event that causes a program to stop functioning properly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revolution: A fundamental change in power or organizational structures, often involving the overthrow of an existing order.

2. Coup d'état: A sudden, violent seizure of power from the government or ruling body.

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Culture

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The term 'overthrew' has been used in literature and history to describe significant events where power or control was taken from one party and given to another. For instance, in the context of ancient civilizations, 'overthrew' could refer to the conquest of a city or the dethroning of a king.

How to Memorize "overthrew"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a powerful hand throwing down or dislodging an object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of taking control or overpowering someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Over the river, we threw our rowboat.' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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