over-turn
vərˈtɜrn; verb (used with object)
1.
to destroy the power of; overthrow; defeat; vanquish.
2.
to turn over on its side, face, or back; upset: to overturn a vase.
verb (used without object)
3.
to turn on its side, face, or back; capsize: The boat overturned during the storm.
noun
4.
the act of overturning.
5.
the state of being overturned.
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| overturn | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position |
| 2. | (tr) to overthrow or destroy |
| 3. | (tr) to invalidate; reverse: the bill was passed in the Commons but overturned in the Lords |
| —n | |
| 4. | the act of overturning or the state of being overturned |
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