Synonyms of overturn

overturn 1 of 2

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈtərn 

as in to capsize

to turn on one's side or upside down

afraid that my kayak would overturn

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capsize
• upset
• collapse
• topple
• turn over
• overthrow
• fall
• upend
• keel
• turn turtle
• invert
• tilt
• overset
• lean
• tip
• heel
• list
• careen
• tump (over)
• give
• pitchpole
• founder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• right
• stand up
• raise
• erect
• straighten (up)

overturn

2 of 2

noun

1

as in veto

Related Words

• veto
• override
• overruling
• repeal
• abolition
• invalidation
• nullification
• voiding
• annulment
• abolishment
• abrogation
• revocation
• countermand
• cancellation
• quashing
• abortion
• suspension
• negation
• withdrawal
• reversal
• rescindment
• dissolution
• avoidance
• defeasance
• retraction
• banning
• recall
• dismissal
• removal
• abatement
• prohibition
• elimination
• calling off
• outlawing
• enjoining
• liquidation
• rejection
• erasure
• forbiddance
• disallowance
• eradication

Dissimilar Words

• approval
• ratification
• passing
• permission
• legislation
• authorization
• clearance
• enactment
• endorsement
• establishment
• institution
• sanctioning
• founding
• validation
• legalization
• formalization
• legitimation
• legitimization

2

as in overthrow

Related Words

• overthrow
• revolt
• revolution
• upset
• uprising
• subversion
• insurrection
• rebellion
• mutiny
• unrest
• upheaval
• insurgency
• convulsion
• earthquake
• tempest
• fit
• seizure
• tumult
• paroxysm
• uproar
• spasm
• cataclysm
• stir
• storm
• eruption
• bouleversement
• outbreak
• to-do
• outburst
• row
• commotion
• coil
• rout
• turmoil
• bustle
• ruckus
• rocking
• hubbub
• shaking
• trembling
• furor
• pandemonium
• ruction
• bluster
• fuss
• flare-up
• welter
• bobbery
• squall
• shindy
• stew
• furore
• rumpus
• hullabaloo
• hurly-burly
• quaking
• williwaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overturn

Verb

The pork producers group has also intensively lobbied for legislation called the Save Our Bacon Act, which would overturn the state laws. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court later overturned the conviction after ruling Cosby’s due process rights were violated. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

And while European fans, and the Belgian soccer federation, are furious about the overturn, FIFA used this same protocol to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to play for Portugal. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Meanwhile, Mikeal Collins and Joshua Moses, who were leaving the rink near the scene of the incident, witnessed the truck overturn and subsequently pin Thompson underneath. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026