Definitions

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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"Overturn is also a very good hurdler," Geraghty says of a rival who has won on the Flat.

From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2013

Overturn is likely to have one more run before Cheltenham, although McCain would be happy to go straight to the Festival if necessary.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2013

Still, on hurdles form, he has no right to finish anywhere near Overturn.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2013

In the National Hunt action at Sandown, Overturn led all the way to win the Beginners' Chase.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2012

Overturn that load on the grass and fetch the rest.’

From A Changed Man; and other tales by Hardy, Thomas

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