OVERTURN
Scrabble letter values: O1V4E1R1T1U1R1N1 = 11
Definition
- noun the act of upsetting something. — synonyms: upset, turnover
- noun an improbable and unexpected victory. — synonyms: upset
- verb turn from an upright or normal position. — synonyms: turn_over, tip_over, tump_over
- verb cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. — synonyms: tip_over, turn_over, upset, knock_over, bowl_over, tump_over
- verb rule against. — synonyms: overrule, override, overthrow, reverse
- verb cause the downfall of. — synonyms: overthrow, subvert, bring_down
- verb cancel officially. — synonyms: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, rescind, vacate
- verb change radically. — synonyms: revolutionize, revolutionise
Examples
- “he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed”
- “the biggest upset since David beat Goliath”
- “The big vase overturned”