overturns

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈtɜːnz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to turn something over; to cause to fall or collapse; to reverse a decision or judgment

Phrases & Collocations

overturns decision

overturns ruling

overturns verdict

overturns law

overturns precedent

overturns policy

overturns ban

overturns judgment

overturns opinion

overturns outcome

Example Sentences

the new evidence overturns the previous assumptions.

the court's ruling overturns the earlier decision.

this discovery overturns our understanding of the theory.

the scandal overturns the politician's reputation.

his actions could overturn years of progress.

the new policy overturns previous regulations.

the findings overturn long-held beliefs in science.

her argument overturns the conventional wisdom.

the judge's decision overturns the jury's verdict.

the revolution overturns the existing government.

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