Overturn — synonyms, definition

1. overturn (Noun)

defeat loss overthrow set-back turnover upset

overturn (Noun) — The act of upsetting something.

overturn (Noun) — An improbable and unexpected victory. ex. "the biggest overturn since David beat Goliath"

inversion success upending

2. overturn (Verb)

annul bankrupt beat bowl over bring down cancel capsize conquer countermand defeat demolish depose destroy displace disturb down founder incline invert knock over • • •

overturn (Verb) — Turn from an upright or normal position. ex. "The big vase overturned"

overturn (Verb) — Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. ex. "the clumsy customer overturned the vase"

overturn (Verb) — Rule against. ex. "The Republicans were overturned when the House voted on the bill"

overturn (Verb) — Cause the downfall of; of rulers. ex. "overturn the ruling class"

overturn (Verb) — Cancel officially. ex. "He overturned the ban on smoking"

overturn (Verb) — Change radically.

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