Dictionary Check: overturn

"overturn" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

the act of upsetting something

Example: "he was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"
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noun

an improbable and unexpected victory

Example: "the biggest upset since David beat Goliath"
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verb

turn from an upright or normal position

Example: "The big vase overturned"
verb

cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

Example: "The cat knocked over the flower vase"
verb

rule against

Example: "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
verb

cause the downfall of; of rulers

Example: "The Czar was overthrown"

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