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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)
turnoverupset

An improbable and unexpected victory

Example: "The biggest upset since david beat goliath"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upset

Overturn - as a verb

Turn from an upright or normal position

Example: "The big vase overturned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tip overtump overturn over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
turn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

Example: "The cat knocked over the flower vase"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bowl overknock overtip overtump overturn overupset

Rule against

Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrideoverruleoverthrowreverse

Cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The czar was overthrown"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downoverthrowsubvert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cancel officially

Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annulcountermandliftrepealrescindreverserevokevacate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancelstrike down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change radically

Example: "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolutioniserevolutionize

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERTURN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overturn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
OVERTURN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OVERTURN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overturn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTURN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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