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overturn vs depose

depose vs overturn

overturn is a noun but depose is not a noun.

overturn and depose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overturn Yes No Yes No
depose No No Yes No
As verbs, depose is a hypernym of overturn; that is, depose is a word with a broader meaning than overturn:
  • overturn: cause the downfall of; of rulers
  • depose: force to leave (an office)
Other hypernyms of overturn include force out.
overturn (noun) depose (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
overturn (verb) depose (verb)
change radically make a deposition; declare under oath
rule against force to leave (an office)
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 depose

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