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overthrowing

/ˌoʊvərˈθroʊɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθroʊɪŋ/

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verb

Stürzen, umstürzen

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

Examples :

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

Ich hasse die aktuelle Regierung, aber nicht genug, um sie stürzen zu wollen.

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verb

Umstürzen, stürzen

To throw down to the ground, to overturn.

Examples :

"The strong wind was close to overthrowing the beach umbrella. "

Der starke Wind war kurz davor, den Sonnenschirm umzustürzen.

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verb

Überwerfen, umstoßen

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

Examples :

"He overthrew first base, for an error."

Er überwarf die erste Base, was einen Fehler zur Folge hatte.

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