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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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turnoverupset

An improbable and unexpected victory

Example: "The biggest upset since david beat goliath"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upset

Overturns - 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

"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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
OVERTURNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OVERTURNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overturns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERTURNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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