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Definition of Overturn
1. Verb. Turn from an upright or normal position. "These cars won't overturn "; "The canoe tumped over"
Exact synonyms: Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over
Specialized synonyms: Capsize, Turn Turtle, Turtle, Upend
Generic synonyms: Turn
Related verbs: Bowl Over, Knock Over, Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over, Upset
Derivative terms: Turnover
Specialized synonyms: Capsize, Turn Turtle, Turtle, Upend
Generic synonyms: Turn
Related verbs: Bowl Over, Knock Over, Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over, Upset
Derivative terms: Turnover
2. Noun. The act of upsetting something. "He was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
Exact synonyms: Turnover, Upset
Generic synonyms: Inversion, Upending
Derivative terms: Turn Over, Turn Over, Upset
Generic synonyms: Inversion, Upending
Derivative terms: Turn Over, Turn Over, Upset
3. Verb. Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. "These cars won't overturn "; "He tumped over his beer"
Exact synonyms: Bowl Over, Knock Over, Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over, Upset
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Causes: Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over
Related verbs: Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over
Derivative terms: Turnover, Upset
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Causes: Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over
Related verbs: Tip Over, Tump Over, Turn Over
Derivative terms: Turnover, Upset
4. Noun. An improbable and unexpected victory. "The biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
5. Verb. Rule against. "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Exact synonyms: Override, Overrule, Overthrow, Reverse
Generic synonyms: Decree, Rule
Derivative terms: Reversal
Generic synonyms: Decree, Rule
Derivative terms: Reversal
6. Verb. Cause the downfall of; of rulers. "Subvert the ruling class"
Exact synonyms: Bring Down, Overthrow, Subvert
Specialized synonyms: Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Depose, Force Out
Derivative terms: Overthrow, Subversion, Subversive, Subverter
Specialized synonyms: Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Depose, Force Out
Derivative terms: Overthrow, Subversion, Subversive, Subverter
7. Verb. Cancel officially. "Vacate a death sentence"
Exact synonyms: Annul, Countermand, Lift, Repeal, Rescind, Reverse, Revoke, Vacate
Specialized synonyms: Go Back On, Renege, Renege On, Renegue On
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Strike Down
Derivative terms: Annulment, Countermand, Repeal, Recission, Rescission, Reversal, Reverse, Reversible, Revocation, Vacation
Specialized synonyms: Go Back On, Renege, Renege On, Renegue On
Generic synonyms: Cancel, Strike Down
Derivative terms: Annulment, Countermand, Repeal, Recission, Rescission, Reversal, Reverse, Reversible, Revocation, Vacation
8. Verb. Change radically. "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe"
Exact synonyms: Revolutionise, Revolutionize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Revolution, Revolution
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Revolution, Revolution
Definition of Overturn
1. v. t. To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.
2. n. The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.
Definition of Overturn
1. Verb. To turn over, capsize or upset (something) ¹
2. Verb. To overthrow or destroy something ¹
3. Verb. (legal) To reverse a decision; to overrule or rescind ¹
4. Verb. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overturn
1. to turn over [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overturn
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