Overturn Definition
overturn
- noun
- the act of upsetting something; "he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
- an improbable and unexpected victory; "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
- verb
- turn from an upright or normal position; "The big vase overturned"; "The canoe tumped over"
- cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; "The cat knocked over the flower vase"; "the clumsy customer turned over the vase"; "he tumped over his beer"
- rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
- cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
- cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
- change radically; "E-mail revolutionized communication in academe"
"Overturn" in song lyrics
See how overturn is used in real songs:
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"As I overturn"
Grits — Millenium -
"When wasteful war shall statues overturn,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LV
Words that rhyme with overturn
Usage tips for "overturn"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "overturn" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for overturn to find words that pair well.