This is the 6266th most frequent Arabic word.
أطاحت
"أطاحت" means "overthrew" or "knocked down."
The verb أطاحت (knocked off) is used here to describe the action of the wind causing the leaves to fall from the trees, implying a forceful action.
أطاحت الرياح القوية بالأوراق من الأشجار.
The strong winds knocked leaves off the trees.
Here, أطاحت (overthrew) conveys the concept of replacing or eliminating old ideas by the introduction of new policies.
أطاحت القرارات الجديدة بالأفكار التقليدية.
The new decisions overthrew traditional ideas.
In this sentence, أطاحت (defeated) is employed to signify a victory over an opposing faction in a competitive setting.