renverser

renverser [ʀɑ̃vɛʀse] vt (= faire tomber) [+ chaise, verre] → to knock over, overturn [+ piéton]; to knock down [+ liquide, contenu]; to spill, upset (= retourner) [+ verre, image] → to turn upside down, invert: [+ ordre des mots etc]; to reverse (fig) [+ gouvernement etc]; to overthrow (= stupéfier); to bowl over, stagger;

se renverser vi → to fall over; to overturn; to spill;

se renverser (en arrière) → to lean back;

renverser la tête/le corps (en arrière) → to tip one's head back/throw oneself back;

renverser la vapeur (fig) → to change course