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overturn vs upend

upend vs overturn

overturn is a noun but upend is not a noun.

overturn and upend both are verbs.

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

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