Overturn
(verb)
- To reverse the position, order, or direction of something.
- To invalidate a decision or verdict by a higher authority.
- To cause something to overturn or capsize.
- To overthrow or bring down a government or ruling power.
Origin:
From over- + turn.
Examples:
- The court decided to overturn the previous ruling on the case.
- The truck overturned on the icy road.
- The citizens worked to overturn the corrupt government.
- The strong winds overturned the patio furniture.
- The judge's decision was overturned on appeal.