Break and Overthrow

Break

Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

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Overthrow and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overthrow" instead the word "Break" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: breach, breakdown, breaking, breakup, breakable

Overthrow verb - Rule against.

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Break and overthrow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead the word "Overthrow" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: overthrown, overthrowing

complete	complete break	complete overthrow
final	final break	final overthrow

Foreshadowing: Nicki's father threatening to break his hands; Gabrielle longing for a vampire who will overthrow human civilization.

Source: Literature / The Vampire Chronicles aka: Interview With The Vampire
While not actively attempting to overthrow Hamsterviel, he does take opportunities to break away from him.

Source: The Starscream
Men at Arms: A break-in at the Assassins' Guild → a plot to overthrow the Patrician.

Source: Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot

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