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Overturned

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌtɜ:nd / Another word for overturned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Overturned means to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or ruling.

Synonyms & similar words

overturn override rescind vacate overthrow revolutionize revolutionise repeal subvert upset countermand upturned lift revoke reverse overrule annul upend invert flip reverse capsize topple tip tumble overthrow overrule nullify invalidate cancel revoke rescind annul void undo quash negate

Synonyms by register

Formal

reversed annulled rescinded invalidated

Informal

flipped capsized knocked over tipped over

Literary

subverted upended overthrown

Antonyms

righted upright erect stable supported anchored

Common collocations

  • overturned a decision
  • overturned a vehicle
  • overturned the table
  • overturned the verdict
  • overturned the ruling
  • overturned the charges
  • overturned the boat

Word family

noun overturn
verb overturn
adjective overturned

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to mean reversing a previous decision or verdict. Can also refer to physically tipping something over.

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Example sentences

  1. The wind overturned the garbage can, and trash was everywhere.
  2. The court overturned the previous decision and ruled in favor of the defendant.
  3. He overturned the vase while reaching for the remote control.
  4. She overturned the board game in frustration.
  5. The car overturned in the accident.

Quotes

  • Life is a moderately good play with a badly written third act. - Truman Capote
  • The darkest hour is just before the dawn. - Thomas Fuller
  • There is nothing permanent except change. - Heraclitus

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