overturned (Meaning)
overturned (s)
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
overturned (imp. & p. p.)
of Overturn
Synonyms & Antonyms of overturned
overturned Sentence Examples
- The appeals court overturned the lower court's decision, invalidating its ruling.
- The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing the landmark abortion rights case.
- The referee overturned the controversial penalty kick, giving the home team a reprieve.
- The election results were overturned after it was discovered that thousands of votes had been fraudulently cast.
- The judge overturned the defendant's guilty verdict, citing insufficient evidence.
- The beleaguered mayor's re-election campaign was overturned by a political newcomer.
- The appellate board overturned the administrative tribunal's dismissal, reinstating the plaintiff's job.
- The overturned ice cream truck blocked traffic, causing a massive backup.
- The overturned verdict cast doubt on the integrity of the judicial system.
- The overturned boat sent its passengers overboard into the choppy waters.
FAQs About the word overturned
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottomof Overturn
capsized, keeled, turned over, fell, upset, collapsed, toppled, leaned, inverted,upended
raised, stood up, erected, righted, straightened (up),righted, raised, erected, stood up, straightened (up)
The appeals court overturned the lower court's decision, invalidating its ruling.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing the landmark abortion rights case.
The referee overturned the controversial penalty kick, giving the home team a reprieve.
The election results were overturned after it was discovered that thousands of votes had been fraudulently cast.
