Definitions and Examples of overturn, upset, overthrow
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To turn over or upside down; to capsize or cause to fall.
Example
The strong wind overturned the boat and threw the passengers into the water.
To knock over, displace, or disturb the balance or order of something.
Example
He accidentally upset the vase and spilled the flowers on the floor.
To remove forcibly from power or authority; to defeat or topple.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the government and establish a new regime.
Key Differences: overturn vs upset vs overthrow
- 1Overturn implies a physical action of turning something over or upside down, often resulting in a loss of balance or stability.
- 2Upset suggests a more general action of disturbing the order or arrangement of something, without necessarily causing it to fall or turn over.
- 3Overthrow connotes a deliberate and forceful action of removing someone or something from power or authority.
Effective Usage of overturn, upset, overthrow
- 1Discuss Accidents: Use overturn and upset to describe incidents where objects or vehicles lose balance or stability.
- 2Talk About Politics: Use overthrow to discuss political events or movements that aim to remove leaders or governments from power.
- 3Describe Actions: Use these antonyms to describe actions that involve movement, displacement, or removal of objects or people.
Remember this!
The antonyms of underset are overturn, upset, and overthrow. They describe actions that involve movement, displacement, or removal of objects or people. Use these words to discuss accidents, politics, or actions that require physical or metaphorical displacement.
