Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overturner

noun
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnər/
Definition
A person or thing that overturns something, such as a decision or a physical object.
Examples
  • The judges acted as an overturner of the previous ruling, setting a new precedent.
  • In the game, the overturner flipped the table, changing the outcome unexpectedly.
  • As a political overturner, she initiated reforms that changed the entire landscape of governance.
Meaning
An overturner essentially refers to an entity that causes something to be overturned or changed significantly.
Synonyms
  • reviser
  • abolisher
  • subverter
  • changemaker