overturn
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/
o · ver · turn
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈtɜːrn
English Definition
v. to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision
Significado en Español
derrocar, volcar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lật đổ, lật ngược
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “overturn”:
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A
reverse
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B
uphold
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C
sustain
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D
maintain
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A — reverse.
“overturn” means v. to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision
Common questions about “overturn”
What does “overturn” mean?
overturn — v. to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision. In Chinese: 推翻，颠覆.
How do you pronounce “overturn”?
overturn is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · turn.
Is “overturn” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overturn appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
