overturn (Meaning)
overturn (n)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
overturn (v)
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
rule against
cause the downfall of; of rulers
cancel officially
change radically
overturn (v. t.)
To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.
To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow.
To overpower; to conquer.
overturn (n.)
The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.
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overturn Sentence Examples
- The Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, sparking nationwide protests.
- The judge overturned the jury's verdict, citing insufficient evidence.
- The Appeals Court overturned the lower court's decision, stating the defendant had received an unfair trial.
- The election results were overturned due to widespread voter fraud.
- The state legislature overturned the governor's veto of the controversial bill.
- The referee overturned the touchdown call after video review showed the ball had not crossed the goal line.
- The FDA overturned its approval of the heart medication, citing concerns about its side effects.
- The city council overturned the zoning ordinance, allowing for the construction of a skyscraper.
- The union successfully overturned the company's decision to close the factory.
- The team overturned a five-point deficit in the final quarter to secure the victory.
FAQs About the word overturn
the act of upsetting something, an improbable and unexpected victory, turn from an upright or normal position, cause to overturn from an upright or normal posit
capsize, tilt, turn turtle, fall, keel, turn over, invert, topple, collapse, upend
right,right, stand up, raise,stand up, raise, straighten (up), straighten (up),erect, erect
The Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, sparking nationwide protests.
The judge overturned the jury's verdict, citing insufficient evidence.
The Appeals Court overturned the lower court's decision, stating the defendant had received an unfair trial.
The election results were overturned due to widespread voter fraud.
