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Overturn
Meaning
Verb
●
To
turn over
,
capsize
or upset.
●
To
overthrow
or destroy.
●
In Law:
To
reverse
(a
decision
); to
overrule
or rescind.
●
To
diminish
the
significance
of a
previous
defeat
by
winning
; to make a
comeback
from.
●
Of a
body of water
: to
undergo
a
limnic
eruption
, where
dissolved
gas
suddenly
erupts
from the depths.
Noun
●
A
turning over
or upside-down; inversion.
●
The
overturning
or
overthrow
of some
institution
or
state of affairs
; ruin.
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Origin
overturn
English
over-
English
over-
Middle English (1100-1500)
ofer-
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
turn
English
turnen
Middle English (1100-1500)
turnian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
tornare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Repeal
Abolish
Nullify
Reinstate
Enforce
Enact
Ratify
Dismantle
Amend
Subvert
Invalidate
Circumvent
Overthrow
Override
Uphold
Topple
Undermine
Undo
Annul
Quash
Reverse
Alter
Reject
Veto
Defy
Oppose
Abandon
Destroy
Countermand
Overrule
Discredit
Dismiss
Reform
Challenge
Impose
Oust
Demolish
Replace
Refute
Defund
Destabilize
Condemn
Contest
Justify
Upend
Weaken
Defeat
Revoke
Deny
Legitimize
Accept
Derail
Gerrymander
Eradicate
Support
Negate
Violate
Halt
Codify
Rescind
Repudiate
Strike Down
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