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Meaning of overturning
The primary meaning of "overturning" is to turn something over or upside down, often in a violent or sudden manner, or to reverse a decision, judgment, or situation.
Etymology of overturning
The word "overturning" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "over" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "turn" meaning "to change direction" or "to rotate"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical actions, such as turning something over, as well as more abstract concepts, like reversing a decision or judgment
Synonyms
reversing
overthrowing
undoing
nullifying
vacating
annulling
canceling
revoking
repealing
overturning
upending
capsizing
subverting
reversing
toppling
defeating
overthrow
renversing
upsetting
undoing
abrogating
invalidating
quashing
rescinding
repudiating
reversing
revoking
terminating
voiding
abolishing
annihilating
demolishing
destroying
dismantling
erasing
expunging
extinguishing
negating
obliterating
omitting
removing
repealing
replacing
retracting
undoing
vacating
Definitions
- To turn something over or upside down, often in a violent or sudden manner
- * To reverse a decision, judgment, or situation, especially by a higher authority
- * To cause something to fall or turn over, often in a sudden or uncontrolled manner
Usage Examples
- The court's decision was overturned by the supreme court
- * The car was overturning on the highway, causing a massive traffic jam
- * The new policy is overturning the traditional way of doing things
Antonyms
upholding
confirming
affirming
ratifying
validating
supporting
maintaining
preserving
protecting
defending
reinforcing
strengthening
stabilizing
solidifying
establishing
founding
instituting
restoring
reviving
renewing
reinstating
reestablishing