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overturn vs capsize

capsize vs overturn

overturn is a noun but capsize is not a noun.

overturn and capsize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overturn Yes No Yes No
capsize No No Yes No
As verbs, capsize is a hyponym of overturn; that is, capsize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overturn:
  • overturn: turn from an upright or normal position
  • capsize: overturn accidentally
Other hyponyms of overturn include turn turtle, turtle, upend.
overturn (noun) capsize (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
overturn (verb) capsize (verb)
change radically overturn accidentally
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 overturn and capsize

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