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overturn

The correct spelling is overturn.

How to pronounce overturn

noun

Say it like: Ove-rtu-rn

The correct spelling is overturn. A turning over or upside-down; inversion.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A turning over or upside-down; inversion.
  2. 2.The overturning or overthrow of some institution or state of affairs; ruin.

verb

  1. 1.To turn over, capsize or upset.
  2. 2.To overthrow or destroy.
  3. 3.To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
  4. 4.To diminish the significance of a previous defeat by winning; to make a comeback from.

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