1. the act of removing a government or leader from power by force
Usage: gerund form

1. present participle of overthrow; removing from power by force
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The rebels were planning the overthrowing of the dictator.
• Citizens were overthrowing the corrupt government through peaceful protests.
• The overthrowing of the monarchy led to years of civil war.
• They succeeded in overthrowing the oppressive regime.
• The military was accused of overthrowing the democratically elected president.
• The overthrowing of traditional values concerned many conservatives.