Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Overturning.
Overturning - 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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upset7Overturning - 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 overturning of the conviction was a shock to everyone involved."
"The court's decision led to the overturning of the previous ruling."
"The overturning of the car was caused by excessive speed."
"The organization called for the overturning of the discriminatory law."
"The overturning of the company's policies brought about positive change."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTURNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overturning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTURNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OVERTURNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overturning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTURNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is OVERTURNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overturning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTURNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
