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overturn
Definition of overturn (English)
noun
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the act of upsetting something
- he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed
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an improbable and unexpected victory
- the biggest upset since David beat Goliath
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The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.sumber: webster1913
verb
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turn from an upright or normal position
- The big vase overturned
- The canoe tumped over
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cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
- The cat knocked over the flower vase
- the clumsy customer turned over the vase
- he tumped over his beer
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rule against
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
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cause the downfall of; of rulers
- The Czar was overthrown
- subvert the ruling class
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cancel officially
- He revoked the ban on smoking
- lift an embargo
- vacate a death sentence
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change radically
- E-mail revolutionized communication in academe
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To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.sumber: webster1913