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upend vs overturn

overturn vs upend

upend is not a noun while overturn is a noun.

upend and overturn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upend No No Yes No
overturn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overturn is a hypernym of upend; that is, overturn is a word with a broader meaning than upend:
  • upend: become turned or set on end
  • overturn: turn from an upright or normal position
Other hypernyms of upend include tip over, tump over, turn over.
upend (noun) overturn (noun)
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
upend (verb) overturn (verb)
set, turn, or stand on end change radically
become turned or set on end 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 upend and overturn

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