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overturning

/ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrnɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvərˈtʌrnɪŋ/

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verb

Umkippen, kentern, umstürzen

To turn over, capsize or upset.

Examples :

"The strong winds overturned the picnic basket, scattering sandwiches and drinks across the grass. "

Der starke Wind kippte den Picknickkorb um und verstreute Sandwiches und Getränke über das Gras.

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verb

Umstürzen, stürzen

To overthrow or destroy.

Examples :

"The angry protesters were determined to keep protesting until they succeeded in overturning the unjust law. "

Die wütenden Demonstranten waren entschlossen, weiter zu protestieren, bis sie das ungerechte Gesetz stürzten.

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verb

Aufheben, kippen

To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.

Examples :

"The judge is considering overturning the previous verdict in the case. "

Der Richter erwägt, das vorherige Urteil in dem Fall aufzuheben.

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verb

Wiedergutmachung, wettmachen

To diminish the significance of a previous defeat by winning; to make a comeback from.

Examples :

"The soccer team celebrated wildly after overturning a two-goal deficit to win the championship. "

Die Fußballmannschaft feierte wild, nachdem sie einen Zwei-Tore-Rückstand wettgemacht und die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.

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noun

Umsturz, Sturz

The act by which something is overturned.

Examples :

"The judge's decision was the final overturning of the previous ruling. "

Die Entscheidung des Richters war der endgültige Umsturz des vorherigen Urteils.

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