overturn

[oh-ver-turn, oh-ver-turn] / ˌoʊ vərˈtɜrn, ˈoʊ vərˌtɜrn /

VERB

flip over

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annul capsize invalidate nullify repeal rescind reverse set aside topple void

STRONG

countermand down invert overbalance prostrate roll spill tumble upend upset upturn

WEAK

bring down keel over knock down knock over tip over turn over turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve keep pass permit sanction validate

STRONG

please straighten

Example Sentences

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While in Congress, Mr. Becerra co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to overturn the ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“It means that future city councils cannot overturn a data center ban, even if data center developers wanted to spend money to fund pro-data center candidates.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Cepeda faces an uphill battle to overturn his first-round defeat.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Federal habeas review provides one of the few ways for prisoners to overturn their convictions.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

I expected the raft to overturn at any moment.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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