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overthrow a government

/ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ ə ˈgʌvərmənt/ /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ ə ˈgʌvənmənt/
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  1. 1 hükümeti devirmek

Definition (English)

To bring down a government or leader through a coup, uprising or armed revolt.

Example Sentences

  1. Many feared that the protests would turn into an armed attempt to overthrow the government.
    Pek çok kişi, protestoların hükümeti devirmeye yönelik silahlı bir girişime dönüşmesinden korkuyordu.
  2. The rebels' main aim was to overthrow the government and hold free elections.
    İsyancıların asıl amacı hükümeti devirip özgür seçimler yapmaktı.

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