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Revolutionize

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

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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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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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Indoctrinate 76% connected

To instruct in the rudiments or principles of learning, or of a branch of learning; to imbue with learning; to instruct in, or imbue with, principles…

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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Overthrow 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Overturn 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Subvert 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Inspirer 74% connected

One who, or that which, inspirer.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Inspirer 74% connected

One who, or that which, inspirer.

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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Inspire 92% connected

To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Overturn 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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