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overturn

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example Sentences

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

Example Expressions

overturn the tables

Synonyms

reverse, cancel, annul, revoke, upend

Antonyms

uphold, confirm, support

Collocations

overturn a decision, overturn a car, overturn a law, overturn a ruling

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