Then I'll help you overturn the wagon.
Source: tatoeba (50848)
Overturn
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/
Synonyms for "overturn" (251 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (51)
Strong matches (75)
disarrangedismissdispose ofdowndowncastdownfalldownthrowdrubbingejectfailurefallfinishfloorfoundergo downhidinghoneycombinvertkeelkeel over
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knock downknock overlambastinglatheringlickingmasterynonplusoustousteroustingovercomeovercomingovermasterovermatchoverpoweroversetoverthrowoverturningoverwhelmpalace revolutionparrypitchpoleprecipitationprostrateprostrationput to silencequietusradical changerebutreduce to silencerefute
Verb(13 words)
Adjective(1 words)
political overthrow
Related words (125)
Noun(22 words)
reorganizationrevoltrevoluterevolutionrevolutionary warrevolutionizerevulsionruinsabotagesapsap the foundationsscuttlesend flyingsettleshake upshake-upshut upsilencesinksmash
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smash all oppositionsomersaultsomersetspasmspillsquashsquelchstriking alterationsubdualsubduingsubjugationsubversionsubvertsurmountsweeping changetabula rasatechnological revolutionthrashingthrowthrow downthrow overtip overtoppletopple overtopplingtopsy-turvifytopsy-turvytotal changetransiliencetrimmingtriptrip uptrouncingtumbleturnturn a somersaultturn overturn topsy-turvyturn turtleturn upside downturnoverundermineundoingunhorseunseatunseatingunthroneupendupheavaluprootupsetupset the boatupturnvanquishvanquishmentviolent changewaterlooweakenwhipping
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: annul, annulling, answer, answer conclusively, argue down.
- Sentence evidence is available for overturn, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "overturn".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "overturn"
Keep "overturn" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "overturn" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "overturn", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "overturn" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
20 entriesShowing 16 of 20 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
11 entriescourt overturnoverturn a decisionoverturn a rulingoverturn a verdictoverturn an orderoverturn policyoverturn the lawoverturning of policyoverturning policypolicy overturnruling overturn
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriessimilar
6 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
But she had heard that an offspring, led by Trojan blood, would one day overturn the Tyrian citadels; from this would come a nation ruling widely and proud in war, for the destruction of Libya: thus the Fates spun out their destiny.
Source: tatoeba (6598903)
Sami launched a campaign to overturn his conviction.
Source: tatoeba (6693212)
The attempts to overturn the ordinance still need to be passed by Congress.
Source: tatoeba (10677144)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "overturn"?
Closest matches include annul, annulling, answer, answer conclusively, argue down.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "overturn"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.