OVERTURN Synonyms
There are 38 hypernyms of the word overturn. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OVERTURN
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upset | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an unhappy and worried mental state • the act of disturbing the mind or body • a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning • a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging • the act of upsetting something • an improbable and unexpected victory adjective satellite • afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief • thrown into a state of disarray or confusion • used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win • mildly physically distressed • having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom verb • disturb the balance or stability of • cause to lose one's composure • move deeply • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • form metals with a swage • defeat suddenly and unexpectedly | ||||||||
overthrow | verbv | |||||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||||
reverse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||||
turn over | verbv | |||||||
verb • place into the hands or custody of • cause to overturn from an upright or normal position • move by turning over or rotating • turn up, loosen, or remove earth • do business worth a certain amount of money • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • turn from an upright or normal position • turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse • think about carefully; weigh | ||||||||
annul | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare invalid • cancel officially | ||||||||
overrule | verbv | |||||||
verb • rule against | ||||||||
repeal | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation verb • cancel officially | ||||||||
rescind | verbv | |||||||
verb • cancel officially | ||||||||
revoke | verbv | |||||||
noun • the mistake of not following suit when able to do so verb • fail to follow suit when able and required to do so • cancel officially | ||||||||
abolish | verbv | |||||||
verb • do away with | ||||||||
cancel | verbv | |||||||
noun • a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat verb • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • make up for • declare null and void; make ineffective • remove or make invisible • make invalid for use | ||||||||
capsize | verbv | |||||||
verb • overturn accidentally | ||||||||
flip | verbv | |||||||
noun • an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return • a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management. • hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg • a sudden, quick movement • the act of flipping a coin • a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water • (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team adjective satellite • marked by casual disrespect verb • lightly throw to see which side comes up • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • look through a book or other written material • toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air • cause to move with a flick • throw or toss with a light motion • move with a flick or light motion • turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse • react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way • go mad, go crazy • reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) | ||||||||
invalidate | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare invalid • make invalid for use • show to be invalid • take away the legal force of or render ineffective | ||||||||
invert | verbv | |||||||
verb • make an inversion (in a musical composition) • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of • turn inside out or upside down | ||||||||
negate | verbv | |||||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • prove negative; show to be false • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||||
nullify | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare invalid • show to be invalid • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||||
repudiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cast off • refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid • refuse to recognize or pay • reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust | ||||||||
retract | verbv | |||||||
verb • formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure • pull away from a source of disgust or fear • use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ) • pull inward or towards a center | ||||||||
tip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the extreme end of something; especially something pointed • a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) • an indication of potential opportunity • a V shape • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) verb • cause to tilt • mark with a tip • give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on • cause to topple or tumble by pushing • to incline or bend from a vertical position • walk on one's toes • strike lightly • give insider information or advise to • remove the tip from | ||||||||