reverse vs overturn

reverse and overturn both are nouns.

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

As verbs, reverse and overturn are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of reverse include override, overrule, overthrow.

As verbs, reverse and overturn are synonyms defined as:

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

reverse (noun)	overturn (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction	the act of upsetting something
turning in the opposite direction	an improbable and unexpected victory
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

reverse (adjective)	overturn (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

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