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 court documents show at least one fraternity member is fighting in court to overturn the disciplinary action against him and clear his academic record. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

And although American vagrancy laws were deemed unconstitutionally vague and overturned in 1972, police maintained the authority to make arrests based on suspicious types of nonaction. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 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