overturn

/ˌə‍ʊvətˈɜːn/

/ˈoʊvɝˌtɝn/

[verb] [noun]

to overturn

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : bowl over

(of the position of something) to be turned from the top to bottom or to go on the side

synonyms : tip over

tump over

turn over

to reverse, abolish, or invalidate something, especially a legal decision

synonyms : override

overrule

overthrow

reverse

change radically

synonyms : revolutionise

revolutionize

cancel officially

synonyms : annul

cause the downfall of; of rulers

synonyms : bring down

overthrow

subvert

Overturn

[NOUN]

the act of upsetting something

synonyms : turnover

upset

an improbable and unexpected victory

synonyms : upset

Examples

1. An industry-backed initiative petition with a large marketing budget overturned the apple cart.

2. Most importantly, the commission officially overturned the result.

3. What order did the protests overturn?

4. On Wednesday, an Italian court overturned a government ban.