overthrow

conquer, vanquish, defeat, subdue, reduce, overcome, overthrow mean to get the better of by force or strategy.

conquer implies gaining mastery of.

vanquish implies a complete overpowering.

defeat does not imply the finality or completeness of vanquish which it otherwise equals.

subdue implies a defeating and suppression.

reduce implies a forcing to capitulate or surrender.

overcome suggests getting the better of with difficulty or after hard struggle.

overthrow stresses the bringing down or destruction of existing power.