overturn

[ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn]

overturn Definition

• 1. to turn something over completely, especially so that its bottom is facing upwards
• 2. to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was

Using overturn: Examples

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

• Example

  The truck overturned on the highway.

• Example

  The court overturned the previous ruling.

• Example

  The election results were overturned due to voter fraud.

overturn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overturn

• upset
• reverse
• overthrow
• invalidate

Antonyms for overturn

• uphold
• confirm
• support

Phrases with overturn

• overturn a decision

  to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was

  Example

  The appeals court overturned the lower court's decision.

• overturn a vehicle

  to cause a vehicle to turn over onto its roof or side

  Example

  The driver lost control and overturned the car.

• overturn a table

  to turn a table upside down, often in anger or frustration

  Example

  He was so angry that he overturned the table and stormed out of the room.

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Summary: overturn in Brief

The verb 'overturn' [ˌəʊvəˈtɜːn] means to turn something over completely, especially so that its bottom is facing upwards, or to change a legal decision or judgment to the opposite of what it was. It can refer to physical objects like vehicles or tables, as well as legal rulings and decisions. Examples include 'The truck overturned on the highway.' and 'The court overturned the previous ruling.'