Hyphenation of overthrow

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word overthrow? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

over-throw

Definitions of overthrow:

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
3.
Cause the downfall of
Of rulers The Czar was overthrown Subvert the ruling class
4.
Rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

Synonyms of overthrow:

noun termination, ending, conclusion
noun upset, derangement, disturbance
verb subvert, overturn, bring down, depose, force out
verb overrule, overturn, override, reverse, rule, decree

Last hyphenations of this language