the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

the act of disturbing the mind or body; his carelessness could have caused an ecological upset; she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living

[ Syn: upset , derangement ]

cause the downfall of; of rulers; The Czar was overthrown; subvert the ruling class

[ Syn: subvert , overturn , bring down ]

rule against; The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

[ Syn: overrule , overturn , override , reverse ]