overturn vs reverse

overturn and reverse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overturn	Yes	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, overturn and reverse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of overturn include override, overrule, overthrow.

As verbs, overturn and reverse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of overturn include annul, countermand, lift, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate.

overturn (noun)	reverse (noun)
the act of upsetting something	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
an improbable and unexpected victory	turning in the opposite direction
	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a relation of direct opposition

overturn (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

overturn (verb)	reverse (verb)
change radically	change to the contrary
rule against	turn inside out or upside down
cancel officially	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
turn from an upright or normal position	rule against
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position	cancel officially
cause the downfall of; of rulers