覆す
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to overturn; to capsize; to upset
2. to overthrow (government etc.)
3. to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.); to overrule
Kanji used
Pitch accent
くつがえす
くつがえす
Examples4
最高裁
The Supreme Court overturned a previous decision.
彼女
She changed her mind again, which made us all angry.
従来の
Innovation has something to do with the faculty to notice unusual phenomena.
彼の
His untimely statement has not only let the cat out of the bag but also upset the apple cart for the peace move.