English dictionary

overturn

/,/oU/v/@/r't/@/rn/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of upsetting something

noun.act

Synonyms turnover upset

Source: WordNet 3.0
an improbable and unexpected victory

noun.act

Synonyms upset

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an <i>overturn</i> of parties.

noun

Source: webster1913

turn from an upright or normal position

verb.motion

Examples
The big vase overturned.

Synonyms tip over tump over turn over

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

verb.motion

Synonyms bowl over knock over tip over tump over turn over upset

Source: WordNet 3.0
rule against

verb.cognition

Synonyms override overrule overthrow reverse

Source: WordNet 3.0
cause the downfall of; of rulers

verb.social

Synonyms bring down overthrow subvert

Source: WordNet 3.0
cancel officially

verb.communication

Synonyms annul countermand lift repeal rescind reverse revoke vacate

Source: WordNet 3.0
change radically

verb.change

Synonyms revolutionise revolutionize

Source: WordNet 3.0
To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to <i>overturn</i> a carriage or a building.

verb

Source: webster1913