Overthrow

Synonyms of overthrow

• upset
• topple
• overturn

Antonyms of overthrow

• maintain
• support
• uphold

Collocations of overthrow

government

Frequency: 70 %

The rebels planned to overthrow the government.

dictator

Frequency: 60 %

The people united to overthrow the dictator.

regime

Frequency: 50 %

The citizens organized protests to overthrow the regime.

oppressor

Frequency: 45 %

The oppressed people sought to overthrow their oppressor.

monarchy

Frequency: 40 %

The revolution aimed to overthrow the monarchy.

Idiomatic Expressions for overthrow

• Phrase: overthrow a regime
  Meaning: to bring about the downfall of a political system or ruling group
  Usage: The revolutionaries were determined to overthrow the oppressive regime and create a more just society.