overturn

//ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn//
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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.

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