Antonyms for overthrower


Grammar : Noun
Spell : verb oh-ver-throh; noun oh-ver-throh
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈθroʊ; noun ˈoʊ vərˌθroʊ


Definition of overthrower

Origin :
  • early 14c., "to knock down," from over- + throw (v.). Figurative sense of "to cast down from power, defeat" is attested from late 14c. Related: Overthrown; overthrowing. Earlier in same senses was overwerpen "to overturn (something), overthrow; destroy," from Old English oferweorpan (see warp (v.)).
  • As in rebel : noun person who does not obey
  • As in insurrectionary : noun rebel
  • As in insurrectionist : noun rebel
  • As in revolutionist : noun rebel
Example sentences :
  • By the overthrower; I respect chronology: let us have Brutus first.
  • Extract from : « The Hero of the People » by Alexandre Dumas
  • Probably, Overthrower of the rhinoceros, but if Gurg-andz be read, of the wolf.
  • Extract from : « The Bbur-nma in English » by Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
  • Perceval, the overthrower of the Foxite ministry, perished; but the political system of the cabinet remained unchanged.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 » by Various
  • We demand of the new man, of the overthrower of our idols, but one thing,—has he authentic inspiration and power?
  • Extract from : « Whitman » by John Burroughs

Synonyms for overthrower

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