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.

(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.

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

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

present participle of overthrow

The act of overthrowing something or someone.

plural of overthrowal

plural of overthrow

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overthrow

One who overthrows.