omverwerpen — meaning in English
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English meaning
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overthrow
verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
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overturn
verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
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subvert
verb To weaken or destroy an established system, authority, or institution, often secretly.
Senses
omverwerpen is used for these senses in English:
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overthrow
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
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overturn
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
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subvert
(transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
overthrow — full definition
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verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
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noun The forced removal of a ruler or government.
overturn — full definition
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verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
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verb To reverse an official decision, ruling, or law.
