overthrown
verb (past participle)UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊn/
US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
Knocked down from power by force.
The old king was overthrown by the people.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Defeated or beaten completely in a contest or struggle.
The champion was overthrown in the final round.
3. Thrown or knocked over so that something falls down.
The vase was overthrown by the cat and broke.
4. Ruined or destroyed, as of a plan or idea.
Their careful plan was overthrown by bad weather.