overturn

[ verb oh-ver-turn; noun oh-ver-turn ]

/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈtɜrn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌtɜrn /

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verb (used with object)

to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset: to overturn a vase.

to destroy the power or validity of; overthrow; defeat: The conspiracy finally overturned the regime.The new findings have not overturned the theory itself.

to reverse (an official or legal decision): Rather than accept defeat, the company filed a complaint in federal appeals court to overturn the ruling.

verb (used without object)

to turn onto its side, face, or back; capsize: When his canoe overturned, he lost scientific instruments and journals.

noun

the act of overturning.

the state of being overturned.

Origin of overturn

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at over-, turn

SYNONYMS FOR overturn

2 conquer.

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synonym study for overturn

1. See upset.

OTHER WORDS FROM overturn

o·ver·turn·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby overturn

overtopping, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, over-under, overuse, overvalue, overview, overvoltage

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Example sentences from the Web for overturn

The suit comes after his attempt to overturn the standards via executive order was rejected by a judge in state court last week.
Jindal's Giant Common Core Flip Flop|Ben Jacobs|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Studies that build on the established body of evidence are more likely to be true than ones that appear to overturn it.
How to Tell When a Scientific Study Is Total B.S.|Russell Saunders|August 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Should a self-respecting democracy have a Supreme Court like ours, with the power to overturn democratic legislation?
God Save the United States From This Anti-Democratic Court|Jedediah Purdy|June 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Italian Futurists were prepared to overturn the world as they knew it to achieve their ideal world.
Rehabilitating Italian Futurism at the Guggenheim Museum|David Freedlander|February 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

She retaliated by using her telekinetic powers to overturn their party bus.
‘Boy Parts’ Proves ‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Is the Boldest Drama on TV|Kevin Fallon|October 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
With stern love, overturn them, or help to overturn them, when they become cruel to a single—the humblest—human being.
The Ghost|William. D. O'Connor
But even if I was debarred from bringing the man to punishment, I could break his power, and overturn his plans.
The Devil's Own|Randall Parrish
They would be for arming bands of men to overturn the government.
The Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers|Frank Fowler
It does not shrink, and quake, and grow pale lest the response should overturn some ancient notion.
Continental Monthly, Volume 5, Issue 4|Various
In a word, I have reason to conclude, that if you survive me, you will overturn every thing that I have done.
The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia|Voltaire

British Dictionary definitions for overturn

overturn

verb (ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn)

to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position

(tr) to overthrow or destroy

(tr) to invalidate; reversethe bill was passed in the Commons but overturned in the Lords

noun (ˈəʊvəˌtɜːn)

the act of overturning or the state of being overturned

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	overturn
释义	overturn [ verb oh-ver-turn; noun oh-ver-turn ] / verb ˌoʊ vərˈtɜrn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌtɜrn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR overturn ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to cause (something) to turn onto its side, face, or back; upset: to overturn a vase. to destroy the power or validity of; overthrow; defeat: The conspiracy finally overturned the regime.The new findings have not overturned the theory itself. to reverse (an official or legal decision): Rather than accept defeat, the company filed a complaint in federal appeals court to overturn the ruling. verb (used without object) to turn onto its side, face, or back; capsize: When his canoe overturned, he lost scientific instruments and journals. noun the act of overturning. the state of being overturned. Origin of overturn First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at over-, turn SYNONYMS FOR overturn 2 conquer. SEE SYNONYMS FOR overturn ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for overturn 1. See upset. OTHER WORDS FROM overturn o·ver·turn·a·ble, adjective Words nearby overturn overtopping, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, over-under, overuse, overvalue, overview, overvoltage Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for overturn The suit comes after his attempt to overturn the standards via executive order was rejected by a judge in state court last week. Jindal's Giant Common Core Flip Flop\|Ben Jacobs\|August 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Studies that build on the established body of evidence are more likely to be true than ones that appear to overturn it. How to Tell When a Scientific Study Is Total B.S.\|Russell Saunders\|August 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Should a self-respecting democracy have a Supreme Court like ours, with the power to overturn democratic legislation? God Save the United States From This Anti-Democratic Court\|Jedediah Purdy\|June 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Italian Futurists were prepared to overturn the world as they knew it to achieve their ideal world. Rehabilitating Italian Futurism at the Guggenheim Museum\|David Freedlander\|February 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She retaliated by using her telekinetic powers to overturn their party bus. ‘Boy Parts’ Proves ‘American Horror Story: Coven’ Is the Boldest Drama on TV\|Kevin Fallon\|October 17, 2013\|DAILY BEAST With stern love, overturn them, or help to overturn them, when they become cruel to a single—the humblest—human being. The Ghost\|William. D. O'Connor But even if I was debarred from bringing the man to punishment, I could break his power, and overturn his plans. The Devil's Own\|Randall Parrish They would be for arming bands of men to overturn the government. The Broncho Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers\|Frank Fowler It does not shrink, and quake, and grow pale lest the response should overturn some ancient notion. Continental Monthly, Volume 5, Issue 4\|Various In a word, I have reason to conclude, that if you survive me, you will overturn every thing that I have done. The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia\|Voltaire British Dictionary definitions for overturn overturn verb (ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn) to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position (tr) to overthrow or destroy (tr) to invalidate; reversethe bill was passed in the Commons but overturned in the Lords noun (ˈəʊvəˌtɜːn) the act of overturning or the state of being overturned Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to overturn invalidate, annul, capsize, reverse, void, nullify, topple, repeal, rescind, set aside, down, spill, invert, tumble, upset, countermand, upturn, prostrate, roll, upend
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overturn

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

Origin of overturn

SYNONYMS FOR overturn

synonym study for overturn

OTHER WORDS FROM overturn

Words nearby overturn

Example sentences from the Web for overturn

British Dictionary definitions for overturn

verb (ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn)

noun (ˈəʊvəˌtɜːn)

Words related to overturn