OVERTURN
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Overturn.
Overturn - as a noun
The act of upsetting something
Example: "He was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turnover11upset7An improbable and unexpected victory
Example: "The biggest upset since david beat goliath"
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upset7Overturn - as a verb
Turn from an upright or normal position
Example: "The big vase overturned"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tip overtump overturn overHypernyms (Closely Related)
turn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
Example: "The cat knocked over the flower vase"
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bowl overknock overtip overtump overturn overupset7Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
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override12overrule11overthrow18reverse10Cause the downfall of; of rulers
Example: "The czar was overthrown"
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bring downoverthrow18subvert12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cancel officially
Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5countermand16lift7repeal8rescind10reverse10revoke13vacate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Change radically
Example: "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolutionise16revolutionize25Example Sentences
"The court decided to overturn the previous ruling."
"The protesters are demanding to overturn the new law."
"The athlete managed to overturn the world record."
"The company's decision to close down was quickly overturned by the board."
"The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the ban created a lot of controversy."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTURN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overturn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTURN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OVERTURN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overturn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTURN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is OVERTURN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overturn is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTURN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
