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go back on vs overturn

overturn vs go back on

go back on is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

go back on and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go back on No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hypernym of go back on; that is, overturn is a word with a broader meaning than go back on:
  • go back on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  • overturn: cancel officially
Other hypernyms of go back on include annul, countermand, lift, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate.
go back on (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
go back on (verb) overturn (verb)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation change radically
rule against
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between go back on and overturn

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