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 ban lasted until 2002, at which time it was overturned—hence why Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, Prince of Venice, won Season 4 of the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2009. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026

Although Busch originally was called safe, a crew-chief review overturned the call on replay to end the game. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 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