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depose vs overthrow

overthrow vs depose

depose is not a noun while overthrow is a noun.

depose and overthrow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depose No No Yes No
overthrow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overthrow is a hyponym of depose; that is, overthrow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depose:
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
  • overthrow: cause the downfall of; of rulers
Other hyponyms of depose include bring down, overturn, subvert.
depose (noun) overthrow (noun)
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
the act of disturbing the mind or body
depose (verb) overthrow (verb)
make a deposition; declare under oath rule against
force to leave (an office) cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between depose and overthrow

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