overturn
Americanverb (used with object)
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to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset.
to overturn a vase.
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to destroy the power or validity of; overthrow; defeat: The new findings have not overturned the theory itself.
The conspiracy finally overturned the regime.
The new findings have not overturned the theory itself.
- Synonyms:
- conquer
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to reverse (an official or legal decision).
Rather than accept defeat, the company filed a complaint in federal appeals court to overturn the ruling.
verb (used without object)
noun
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the act of overturning.
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the state of being overturned.
verb
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to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position
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(tr) to overthrow or destroy
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(tr) to invalidate; reverse
the bill was passed in the Commons but overturned in the Lords
noun
Related Words
See upset.
Other Word Forms
- overturnable adjective
Etymology
Origin of overturn
Example Sentences
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Of course, this ruling may be overturned in time.
From Los Angeles Times
The latter is often the easiest and most common way a will is contested and/or overturned.
From MarketWatch
At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities say.
From BBC
The boat overturned on Wednesday midnight near Jinack village in the North Bank Region and it was later found "grounded on a sandbank", the country's defence ministry said in a statement.
From BBC
The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.
From BBC
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