Overturn

Origin

- + turn

Full definition of overturn

Verb

1. To turn over, capsize or upset (something)
2. To overthrow or destroy something
3. (legal) To reverse a decision; to overrule or rescind
4. To diminish the significance of a previous defeat by winning; to comeback from.
• 2011, April 10, Alistair Magowan, Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle, Villa spent most of the second period probing from wide areas and had a succession of corners but despite their profligacy they will be glad to overturn the 6-0 hammering they suffered at St James' Park in August following former boss Martin O'Neill's departure

Anagrams

• turnover, turn over