Overturn in Tagalog

“Overturn” in Tagalog translates to “Baliktarin” or “Ibagsak”, meaning to reverse a decision, flip something over, or cause something to fall. Discover the different ways this versatile term is used in legal, physical, and metaphorical contexts below.

[Words] = Overturn

[Definition]

• Overturn /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/
• Verb 1: To turn upside down or cause to flip over
• Verb 2: To reverse or cancel a legal decision, ruling, or verdict
• Verb 3: To defeat or abolish an established system or government

[Synonyms] = Baliktarin, Ibagsak, Palitan ang desisyon, Baligtarin, Wasakin, Ipagpaliban, Ibalik ang hatol

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The strong wind caused the boat to overturn in the middle of the lake.
• Ex1_PH: Ang malakas na hangin ay naging dahilan upang baliktarin ang bangka sa gitna ng lawa.
• Ex2_EN: The Supreme Court decided to overturn the lower court’s ruling.
• Ex2_PH: Ang Korte Suprema ay nagpasyang baligtarin ang hatol ng mas mababang korte.
• Ex3_EN: The protesters aimed to overturn the corrupt government system.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga nagpoprotesta ay naglalayong wasakin ang tiwaling sistema ng gobyerno.
• Ex4_EN: He accidentally overturned the glass of water on the table.
• Ex4_PH: Aksidenteng nabaliktad niya ang basong tubig sa mesa.
• Ex5_EN: The appeals court may overturn the conviction if new evidence is presented.
• Ex5_PH: Ang korte ng apela ay maaaring baligtarin ang hatol kung may bagong ebidensya na ipapakita.