overthrow

language: de

definitions

  1. verb
    to remove from power or position; to defeat and replace
    de: stürzen; besiegen
  2. noun
    the act of removing from power; defeat
    de: der Sturz; die Niederlage

examples

  1. The revolution overthrew the king.

    Die Revolution stürzte den König.

  2. The overthrow of the government caused chaos.

    Der Sturz der Regierung verursachte Chaos.