overturn

Speech parts

1. overturn - Noun

2. overturn - Verb

Meaning

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow.

To overpower; to conquer.

The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

overthrow reverse lift upset repeal turnover override revoke overrule annul subvert rescind vacate revolutionize countermand
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Antonyms

found interlink further make right support
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Hypernyms

change move rule success turn alter

Hyponyms

turtle revolutionize capsize renege upend turn turtle

Phrases with the word

to overturn overturn a decision

Derivatives

overturned overturning

Anagrams

turnover

Examples

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vacate a death sentence Source: Internet

The cat knocked over the flower vase Source: Internet

the clumsy customer turned over the vase Source: Internet

he tumped over his beer Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

overtunic overture Overturf overturnable overturned overturner