1. the act of turning something upside down or causing it to fall over
2. the act of reversing or canceling a decision, ruling, or law

1. present participle of overturn; turning upside down or causing to fall over
2. present participle of overturn; reversing or canceling a decision, ruling, or law

Examples

• The strong winds were overturning cars on the highway.
• The Supreme Court is overturning the lower court’s decision.
• The overturning of the boat left everyone in the water.
• The overturning of the law sparked nationwide protests.
• She watched the overturning of tables during the earthquake.
• The overturning of the verdict came as a surprise to many.
• Heavy waves kept overturning the small fishing boats.