overturning

[oh-ver-tur-ning]

overturning Definition

• 1. the act of turning something over; reversal
• 2. the act of invalidating or reversing a decision, verdict, etc.

Using overturning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overturning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The overturning of the car was caused by the driver's reckless driving.

• Example

  The court's overturning of the previous verdict was a surprise to everyone.

• Example

  The team's victory was an overturning of expectations.

• Example

  The overturning of the law was celebrated by many activists.

overturning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overturning

• reversal
• upset
• overthrow
• overthrowing
• nullification

Antonyms for overturning

• confirmation
• validation

Phrases with overturning

• overturning a decision

  invalidating or reversing a decision that has been made previously

  Example

  The company is considering overturning the decision to lay off employees.

• overturning a law

  invalidating or reversing a law that has been passed previously

  Example

  The Supreme Court's overturning of the law was a major victory for civil rights activists.

• overturning a ruling

  invalidating or reversing a ruling that has been made previously

  Example

  The appeals court's overturning of the lower court's ruling was a significant development in the case.

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Summary: overturning in Brief

The term 'overturning' [oh-ver-tur-ning] refers to the act of turning something over or invalidating/reversing a decision or verdict. It can describe physical events like the overturning of a car or metaphorical ones like the overturning of a law. Examples include 'The court's overturning of the previous verdict was a surprise to everyone.' and 'The team's victory was an overturning of expectations.'