覆す

くつがえす

to overturn; to capsize; to upset; to overthrow (government etc.)

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

v5svt
to overturn; to capsize; to upset
v5svt
to overthrow (government etc.)
v5svt
to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.); to overrule

Example sentences

彼女はまた決心を覆し、そのことは私たちみんなを怒らせた。

She changed her mind again, which made us all angry.
最高裁は前回の判決を覆した。

The Supreme Court overturned a previous decision.