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Overturn

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

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Verb group 2

Upset 84% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Upset 84% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Broader term 12

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cancel 76% connected

To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Decree 76% connected

An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding what is to be d…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Depose 76% connected

To lay down; to divest one's self of; to lay aside.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Displace 76% connected

To change the place of; to remove from the usual or proper place; to put out of place; to place in another situation; as, the books in the library ar…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inversion 76% connected

The act of inverting, or turning over or backward, or the state of being inverted.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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Success 76% connected

Act of succeeding; succession.

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Turn 76% connected

To cause to move upon a center, or as if upon a center; to give circular motion to; to cause to revolve; to cause to move round, either partially, wh…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manner of action 5

Capsize 76% connected

To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Renege 76% connected

To deny; to disown.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Revolutionize 76% connected

To change completely, as by a revolution; as, to revolutionize a government.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Turtle 76% connected

The turtledove.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Upend 76% connected

To end up; to set on end, as a cask.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 8

Opposite 74% connected

Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Opposite 74% connected

Placed over against; standing or situated over against or in front; facing; -- often with to; as, a house opposite to the Exchange.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversible 74% connected

Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Reversible 74% connected

Capable of being reversed; as, a chair or seat having a reversible back; a reversible judgment or sentence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Revolution 74% connected

The act of revolving, or turning round on an axis or a center; the motion of a body round a fixed point or line; rotation; as, the revolution of a wh…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Revolution 74% connected

The act of revolving, or turning round on an axis or a center; the motion of a body round a fixed point or line; rotation; as, the revolution of a wh…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Upset 74% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Upset 74% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 15

Annul 92% connected

To reduce to nothing; to obliterate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Countermand 92% connected

To revoke (a former command); to cancel or rescind by giving an order contrary to one previously given; as, to countermand an order for goods.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lift 92% connected

The sky; the atmosphere; the firmament.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Override 92% connected

To ride over or across; to ride upon; to trample down.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Overrule 92% connected

To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Overthrow 92% connected

To throw over; to overturn; to upset; to turn upside down.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Repeal 92% connected

To recall; to summon again, as persons.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rescind 92% connected

To cut off; to abrogate; to annul.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reverse 92% connected

Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Revoke 92% connected

To call or bring back; to recall.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Revolutionize 92% connected

To change completely, as by a revolution; as, to revolutionize a government.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Subvert 92% connected

To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Turnover 92% connected

The act or result of turning over; an upset; as, a bad turnover in a carriage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Upset 92% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vacate 92% connected

To make vacant; to leave empty; to cease from filling or occupying; as, it was resolved by Parliament that James had vacated the throne of England; t…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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