"overthrew" in the verb sense
1. overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down
cause the downfall of of rulers
"The Czar was overthrown"
"subvert the ruling class"
2. overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse
rule against
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
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