be overthrown by

Synonyms

undermatch

Antonyms

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Examples

Justice is an unassailable fortress, built on the brow of a mountain which cannot be overthrown by the violence of torrents, nor demolished by the force of armies. Joseph Addison

While all other things are uncertain, evanescent, and ephemeral, virtue alone is fixed with deep roots it can neither be overthrown by any violence or moved from its place. Cicero

Words in the phrase

be overthrown by

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