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capsize vs overturn

overturn vs capsize

capsize is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

capsize and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capsize No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hypernym of capsize; that is, overturn is a word with a broader meaning than capsize:
  • capsize: overturn accidentally
  • overturn: turn from an upright or normal position
Other hypernyms of capsize include tip over, tump over, turn over.
capsize (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
capsize (verb) overturn (verb)
overturn accidentally change radically
rule against
cancel officially
turn from an upright or normal position
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
cause the downfall of; of rulers
Difference between capsize and overturn

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