Canadian English Meaning of overturn

overturn

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Definitions and Meaning of overturn in English

Wordnet

overturn (n)

the act of upsetting something

an improbable and unexpected victory

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

overturn (n.)

The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.

FAQs About the word overturn

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,collapse,fall,invert,keel,overthrow,tilt,topple,turn over,Turn turtle

right,raise,stand up,erect,straighten (up)

overture => overture, overtrust => overtrust, overtrump => overtrump, overtrow => overturn, overtroubled => too worried,