overthrow

To bring about the downfall, destruction, or ending of, especially by force or concerted action.

To throw a ball or other object over and beyond (an intended target).

To throw or push over; overturn.

An instance of overthrowing, especially one that results in downfall or destruction.

The throwing of a ball over and beyond a target, especially in baseball.

The act of overthrowing, or the state of being overthrown; subversion; destruction; discomfiture; defeat; conquest: as, the overthrow of a tower, of a city, of plans, of one’s reason.

Synonyms Prostration, wreck, rout. See defeat, v. t.

To overturn; upset.

To throw down; prostrate.

Hence — To overcome; defeat; vanquish.