overturn (verb)

  • 31undo — verb 1) he undid his shirt Syn: unfasten, unbutton, unhook, untie, unlace, unlock, unbolt, loosen, detach, free, open 2) they will undo a decision by the lords Syn …

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  • 32capsize — verb (capsized; capsizing) Etymology: perhaps from Spanish capuzar or Catalan cabussar to thrust (the head) underwater Date: 1778 transitive verb to cause to overturn < capsize a canoe > intransitive verb to …

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  • 33turn over — verb Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to turn from an upright position ; overturn b. rotate < turn over a stiff valve with a wrench >; also to cause (an internal combustion engine) to begin firing 2. to search (as clothes or papers) by&#8230; …

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  • 34upset — verb (upset, upsetting) –verb (t) /ʌpˈsɛt / (say up set) 1. to overturn; knock or tip over; capsize. 2. to spill by knocking over; tip out. 3. to throw into disorder; disarrange; overthrow or undo. 4. to disturb (someone) mentally or emotionally; …

  • 35go back on — verb fail to fulfill a promise or obligation She backed out of her promise • Syn: ↑renege, ↑renege on, ↑renegue on • Derivationally related forms: ↑renege (for: ↑renege) …

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  • 36revolutionise — verb 1. fill with revolutionary ideas • Syn: ↑revolutionize, ↑inspire • Derivationally related forms: ↑inspirer (for: ↑inspire), ↑revolution, ↑revolution ( …

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  • 37renege on — verb fail to fulfill a promise or obligation She backed out of her promise • Syn: ↑renege, ↑renegue on, ↑go back on • Derivationally related forms: ↑renege (for: ↑renege) …

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  • 38renegue on — verb fail to fulfill a promise or obligation She backed out of her promise • Syn: ↑renege, ↑renege on, ↑go back on • Derivationally related forms: ↑renege (for: ↑renege) …

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  • 39overset — verb /əʊvəˈsɛt/ a) To physically disturb (someone); to make nauseous, upset. A reef between them also now began / To show its boiling surf and bounding spray, / But finding no place for their landing better, / They ran the boat for shore, and&#8230; …

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  • 40set aside — verb a) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose. Plan to set aside three or four hours to see the museum. b) To disagree with something and reject or overturn it …

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