overturn
//ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn//
Verb
overturnInfinitive
overturnPresent tense
overturnedPast tense
overturnedPast participle
overturningPresent participle
overturnsThird-person singular
1
to turn something upside down or cause it to fall on its side
The strong wind overturned the boat.
2
to reverse or cancel a legal decision, ruling, or verdict
The appeals court overturned the previous ruling.
3
to remove a government or leader from power, especially by force
The military attempted to overturn the government in a coup.
Noun
1
an act of overturning something or the state of being overturned
The overturn of the boat happened so quickly that no one had time to react.