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depose vs overturn

overturn vs depose

depose is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

depose and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
depose No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hyponym of depose; that is, overturn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depose:
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
  • overturn: cause the downfall of; of rulers
Other hyponyms of depose include bring down, overthrow, subvert.
depose (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
depose (verb) overturn (verb)
make a deposition; declare under oath change radically
force to leave (an office) 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 depose and overturn

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