overturn

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
  • (transitive) To overthrow or destroy.
  • (legal) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
  • (transitive) To diminish the significance of a previous defeat by winning; to make a comeback from.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overturnen prefix from English turn.

Origin

English

turn

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