What does "overthrowing" mean?

present participle and gerund of overthrow

What is a synonym for "overthrowing"?

Common synonyms include: collapse, overturn, subvert, topple, upset, about face.

Overthrowing

verb

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Verb

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present participle and gerund of overthrow form-of, gerund, participle, present

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collapse overturn subvert topple upset about face

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"If the Algerians succeed in overthrowing the politico-military mafia, it's to install another opportunist politico-religious mafia. Just more of the same!"

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