overthrow
/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
o · ver · throw
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈθroʊ
English Definition
v./n. remove from power
Significado en Español
derrocar, derribar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lật đổ, đánh đổ
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Example Sentence
They tried to overthrow the government.
他们试图推翻政府。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
over(above)+throw(throw).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “overthrow” in the following sentence: The rebels sought to overthrow the oppressive regime.
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A
renounce
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B
support
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C
establish
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D
topple
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D — topple.
“overthrow” means v./n. remove from power
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The angry citizens rose up to ______ the cruel and greedy dictator.
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A
support
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B
protect
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C
overthrow
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D
elect
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C — overthrow.
“overthrow” means v./n. remove from power
Common questions about “overthrow”
What does “overthrow” mean?
overthrow — v./n. remove from power. In Chinese: 推翻，打倒.
How do you pronounce “overthrow”?
overthrow is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · throw.
How do you use “overthrow” in a sentence?
They tried to overthrow the government. (他们试图推翻政府。)
What are synonyms for “overthrow”?
topple, overturn — all close in meaning to overthrow (v./n. remove from power).
Is “overthrow” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. overthrow appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “overthrow”?
over(above)+throw(throw).
