Overthrew

/oʊ.vɚ.θɹu/

Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Overthrew

verb

  1. To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.

    "I hate the current government, but not enough to want to overthrow them."

  2. To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

verb

  1. To throw (something) so that it goes too far.

    "He overthrew first base, for an error."

Anagrams of Overthrew

No exact anagrams found for "overthrew". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Overthrew"

Overthrew is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Overthrew" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "overthrew" is a high-scoring word.