Words Related To Revolution

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the action of overthrowing a ruler or government

verb to remove forcibly from power

  • The rebels plotted to overthrow the government.
  • They're planning to overthrow the boss.
  • Let's overthrow this party and go somewhere else.
  • Sometimes, we must overthrow our own limiting beliefs to achieve success.

verb past participle of the verb 'overthrow', meaning to remove forcibly from power or control

  • The dictator was overthrown by a popular uprising.
  • The king got overthrown in a coup.
  • The president got thrown out on his butt.
  • The old ways of thinking were overthrown by new ideas.