overthrow

n 1: the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by

force)

2: 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}]

v 1: cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"

[syn: {overturn}, {bring down}]

2: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House

voted on the bill" [syn: {overrule}, {overturn}, {override},

{reverse}]