The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word OVERTHROWS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does OVERTHROWS mean?
OVERTHROWS noun- A removal, especially of a ruler or government, by force or threat of force.
- An act of throwing something to the ground; an overturning.
- To bring about the downfall of (a government, etc.), especially by force.
- To throw down to the ground, to overturn.
- A throw that goes too far.
- To throw (something) so that it goes too far.