O'ver-tūrn'1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. OVERTURNED; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERTURNING.]
- To turn or throw from a basis or foundation; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.
- To subvert; to ruin; to destroy.
- To overpower; to conquer. Milton.
Syn.—To demolish; overthrow. See DEMOLISH.