2 entries under this word

Overturn

O'ver-tūrn', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. OVERTURNED; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERTURNING.]

  1. To turn or throw from a basis or foundation; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.
  2. To subvert; to ruin; to destroy.
  3. To overpower; to conquer. Milton.

Syn.—To demolish; overthrow. See DEMOLISH.

Ō'ver-tŭrn, n.

noun

(119), n. The state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow.