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overturn vs turn turtle

turn turtle vs overturn

overturn is a noun but turn turtle is not a noun.

overturn and turn turtle both are verbs.

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

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