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overthrow in Greek

overthrow in Greek is ανατροπή, ανατρέπω — overthrow means to remove a government or leader from power by force.

overthrow in Greek

ανατροπή
noun
Pronounced: anatropi
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
ανατρέπω
verb
Pronounced: anatrepo
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.

What does "overthrow" mean?

  1. verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
    "The rebels overthrew the dictator after months of fighting."
  2. noun The forced removal of a ruler or government.
    "The overthrow of the monarchy came after years of unrest."
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overthrow in a sentence

  • The rebels overthrew the dictator after months of fighting.
  • The coup attempted to overthrow the elected president.
  • The overthrow of the monarchy came after years of unrest.

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What is "overthrow" in Greek?

"overthrow" in Greek is ανατροπή, ανατρέπω. overthrow means: To remove a government or leader from power by force.

How do you pronounce ανατροπή?

"overthrow" in Greek is ανατροπή, pronounced "anatropi".

How do you use "overthrow" in a sentence?

Example: "The rebels overthrew the dictator after months of fighting." In Greek, "overthrow" is ανατροπή, ανατρέπω.

Are there other ways to say "overthrow" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "overthrow": ανατροπή, ανατρέπω.

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