Suchen
to overturn
01
umkehren, umschlagen
to change the position of something in a way that the top of it goes to its bottom or to turns it on its side
Transitive: to overturn sth
02
umdrehen, umkippen
to flip or turn something upside down
Intransitive
03
aufheben, annullieren
to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision
Transitive: to overturn a legal decision
Example
The committee voted to overturn the previous policy, sparking controversy among members.
The Supreme Court decided to overturn the lower court 's ruling, citing a procedural error.
The athlete 's suspension was overturned after a thorough review of the doping test results.
04
aufheben, annullieren
to cancel or annul a previous decision, law, or situation formally or authoritatively
Transitive: to overturn a decision or law
05
stürzen, absetzen
to cause the downfall or removal of rulers or leaders
Transitive: to overturn a ruler
Example
Over time, internal dissent and external pressures can overturn oppressive regimes.
The citizens, discontent with the ruler 's policies, organized protests to overturn the government.
Economic crises can contribute to social unrest and may eventually overturn those in power.
Overturn
01
Umkehr, Wende
the act of upsetting something
02
Umsturz, Überraschung
an improbable and unexpected victory
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turn
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