Difference between Overturn and Overthrow

What is the difference between Overturn and Overthrow?

Overturn as a verb is to turn over, capsize or upset (something) while Overthrow as a verb is to bring about the downfall of a government etc., especially by force.

Overturn

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn over, capsize or upset (something) To overthrow or destroy something To reverse a decision; to overrule or rescind

Overthrow

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To bring about the downfall of a government etc., especially by force.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The downfall of a government etc., by force.The act of a fielder throwing the ball back to the infield, where it is not gathered and continues to the opposite outfield; a run scored by the batting side while this happens.

Example sentence: We can't fool ourselves that they will ever be enough to overthrow Capitalism. If we're serious about that we need to organise ourselves in our workplaces and communities, making the links with other workers internationally.

We hope you now know whether to use Overturn or Overthrow in your sentence.

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