upend

verb
UK: /ʌpˈend/
US: /ʌpˈend/

  1. To turn something over so that it is upside down.

    1. He will upend the box to empty it soon.
    2. The strong winds threatened to upend the small sailboat, causing alarm among the passengers.

  2. To disrupt or overturn something, often in a forceful or unexpected way.

    1. The scandal may upend the election results soon.
    2. A sudden economic crisis can upend the stability of even the most established businesses.

Synonyms

overturn capsize disrupt tip over invert

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upend" in English means: To turn something over so that it is upside down., To disrupt or overturn something, often in a forceful or unexpected way..

The phonetic transcription of "upend" is /ʌpˈend/ in British English and /ʌpˈend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upend": overturn, capsize, disrupt, tip over, invert.

Example usage of "upend": "He will upend the box to empty it soon.". More examples on the page.