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[uhp-end] 
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invert
[v. in-vurt; adj., n. in-vurt]
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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | reverse; turn upside down |
| Synonyms: | alter, backtrack, capsize, change, convert, double back, evert, flip, flip-flop, introvert, inverse, modify, overturn, renege, revert, tip, transplace, transpose, turn, turn down, turn inside out, turn over, turn the tables, upend, upset, upturn |
| Main Entry: | overturn |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | flip over |
| Synonyms: | annul, bring down, capsize, countermand, down, invalidate, invert, keel over, knock down, knock over, nullify, overbalance, prostrate, repeal, rescind, reverse, roll, set aside, spill, tip over, topple, tumble, turn over, turn upside down, upend, upset, upturn, void |
| Main Entry: | reverse |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | turn upside down or backwards |
| Synonyms: | about-face, back, back up, backpedal, backtrack, capsize, double back, evaginate, evert, exchange, flip-flop, go back, go backwards, interchange, inverse, invert, move backwards, overturn, rearrange, retreat, revert, shift, switch, transfer, transplace, transpose, turn around, turn back, turn over, upend, upset |
| Notes: | contrary describes something that contradicts a proposition, converse is used when the elements of a proposition are reversed, opposite pertains to that which is diametrically opposed to a proposition, and reverse can mean each of those the side of a coin or medal with the main design is the obverse (head), and the other is the reverse (tail) |
| Main Entry: | tip |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | knock over; cause to lean |
| Synonyms: | bend, cant, capsize, careen, dump, empty, heel, incline, lean, list, overset, overturn, pour, recline, shift, slant, slope, spill, tilt, topple, topple over, turn over, unload, upend, upset, upturn |
| Antonyms: | straighten |
| Main Entry: | upset |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | disorder; knock over |
| Synonyms: | capsize, change, derange, disarray, disorganize, disturb, invert, jumble, keel over, mess up*, mix up, muddle, overset, overturn, pitch, put out of order, reverse, rummage, spill, spoil, subvert, tilt, tip over, topple, tumble, turn, turn inside-out, turn topsy-turvy, turn upside-down, unsettle, upend, upturn |
| Antonyms: | hold, order, place, straighten |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | unhorse |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | overthrow |
| Synonyms: | abolish, beat*, bring down, bring to ruin, conquer, crush, demolish, depose, dethrone, do away with, eradicate, exterminate, knock down, knock over, level, liquidate, oust, overcome, overpower, overrun, overturn, overwhelm, purge, put an end to, raze, ruin, subdue, subjugate, subvert, terminate, tip, topple, tumble, unseat, upend, upset, vanquish |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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