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" ;