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strike down vs overturn

overturn vs strike down

strike down is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

strike down and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike down No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hyponym of strike down; that is, overturn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strike down:
  • strike down: declare null and void; make ineffective
  • overturn: cancel officially
Other hyponyms of strike down include annul, countermand, lift, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate, remit, write off, annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void, recall.
strike down (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
strike down (verb) overturn (verb)
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow change radically
cause to die, especially suddenly rule against
declare null and void; make ineffective 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 strike down and overturn

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