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overturn - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
overturn
Definition
(noun) the act of upsetting something
Synonyms
:
turnover
,
upset
Example Sentence
he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
Definition
(noun) an improbable and unexpected victory
Synonyms
:
upset
Example Sentence
the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
Definition
(verb) turn from an upright or normal position
Synonyms
:
tip over
,
tump over
,
turn over
Example Sentence
The big vase overturned
The canoe tumped over
Definition
(verb) cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
Synonyms
:
bowl over
,
knock over
,
tip over
,
tump over
,
turn over
,
upset
Example Sentence
The cat knocked over the flower vase
the clumsy customer turned over the vase
he tumped over his beer
Definition
(verb) rule against
Synonyms
:
override
,
overrule
,
overthrow
,
reverse
Example Sentence
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
Definition
(verb) cause the downfall of; of rulers
Synonyms
:
bring down
,
overthrow
,
subvert
Example Sentence
The Czar was overthrown
subvert the ruling class
Definition
(verb) cancel officially
Synonyms
:
annul
,
countermand
,
lift
,
repeal
,
rescind
,
reverse
,
revoke
,
vacate
Example Sentence
He revoked the ban on smoking
lift an embargo
vacate a death sentence
Definition
(verb) change radically
Synonyms
:
revolutionise
,
revolutionize
Example Sentence
E-mail revolutionized communication in academe
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