overturn

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To overpower; to conquer. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To demolish; overthrow. See Demolish. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act off overturning, or the state of being overturned or subverted; overthrow; as, an overturn of parties. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being, or liable to be, overturned or subverted. [ 1913 Webster ]