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overturn

[oh-ver-turn, oh-ver-turn] / ˌoʊ vərˈtɜrn, ˈoʊ vərˌtɜrn /
VERB
flip over
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annul capsize invalidate nullify repeal rescind reverse set aside topple void
STRONG
countermand down invert overbalance prostrate roll spill tumble upend upset upturn
WEAK
bring down keel over knock down knock over tip over turn over turn upside down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow approve keep pass permit sanction validate
STRONG
please straighten

Example Sentences

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Neither of these cases directly overturn the precedents in Massachusetts v.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

A group of villagers who fought to overturn a council's crackdown on second home-ownership say they are "proud" of their "David and Goliath moment".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Dr. Dorstyn noted that the findings overturn the assumption that inhibiting Caspase-2 is always beneficial.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

But Davis said in a pool report “there was not clear and conclusive evidence to overturn the on-court ruling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Yet she knew tonight how difficult it was to overturn the earth, for she had tried once, and she had failed.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin