OVERTURNS
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Overturns.
Overturns - as a noun
The act of upsetting something
Example: "He was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
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turnover11upset7An improbable and unexpected victory
Example: "The biggest upset since david beat goliath"
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upset7Overturns - 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
"She overturns the decision and declares the match a draw."
"The jury overturns the conviction based on new evidence."
"The court overturns the lower court's ruling and grants a new trial."
"He overturns the vase accidentally while cleaning the table."
"The strong wind overturns the picnic table."
Word Game Points
Is OVERTURNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overturns is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERTURNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is OVERTURNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overturns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERTURNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is OVERTURNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overturns is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERTURNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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