Category:Overturn

O`ver*turn", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overturned; p. pr. & vb. n. Overturning.]

1. To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to Overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

2. To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow.

3. To overpower; to conquer. Milton.

Syn. -- to demolish; overthrow. See demolish.

Overturn O"ver*turn`, n.

Defn: the act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or Subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties.