overthrow in Russian
overthrow in Russian is сверже́ние, све́ргнуть, сверга́ть — overthrow means to remove a government or leader from power by force.
overthrow in Russian
сверже́ние
Pronounced: sverzheniye
A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force; usurpation.
све́ргнуть
Pronounced: svergnut
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
сверга́ть
Pronounced: svergat
(transitive) To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force; to usurp.
What does "overthrow" mean?
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verb To remove a government or leader from power by force.
"The rebels overthrew the dictator after months of fighting."
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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 Russian?
"overthrow" in Russian is сверже́ние, све́ргнуть, сверга́ть. overthrow means: To remove a government or leader from power by force.
How do you pronounce сверже́ние?
"overthrow" in Russian is сверже́ние, pronounced "sverzheniye".
How do you use "overthrow" in a sentence?
Example: "The rebels overthrew the dictator after months of fighting." In Russian, "overthrow" is сверже́ние, све́ргнуть, сверга́ть.
Are there other ways to say "overthrow" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "overthrow": сверже́ние, све́ргнуть, сверга́ть.
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