overthrow
verb/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/
Frequency rank: #6,755 most common English word
Meaning
to remove from power by force; to defeat or bring down a ruling authority.
Example sentence
The rebels managed to overthrow the corrupt government after years of struggle.
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