Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overturn

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/
Definition
To reverse a decision, situation, or condition.
Examples
  • The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
  • They aimed to overturn the law that restricted freedoms.
Meaning
To change something so that it is the opposite of what it was.
Synonyms
  • reverse
  • annul
  • cancel
  • invalidate