violent overthrow

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

describes an overthrow involving force and bloodshed

overthrowADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

violent

Examples (10)

  • The rebels planned a violent overthrow of the government.
  • History is filled with stories of the violent overthrow of monarchs.
  • A violent overthrow often leads to years of instability.
  • They feared a violent overthrow of the democratic system.
  • The violent overthrow of the regime was televised globally.
  • Citizens protested against any attempt at a violent overthrow.
  • Many lives were lost during the violent overthrow of the junta.
  • The coup resulted in a violent overthrow of the local council.
  • The opposition group called for a violent overthrow of the dictator.
  • International observers condemned the violent overthrow of the elected leader.