capsize
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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to turn bottom up; overturn: With a strong kick he capsized the stool.
The ferry capsized and sank in minutes.
With a strong kick he capsized the stool.
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to upset or collapse: He has a secret that could capsize his career.
Their marriage almost capsized when they lost their only child.
He has a secret that could capsize his career.
verb
Related Words
See upset.
Other Word Forms
- capsizable adjective
- capsizal noun
- noncapsizable adjective
- uncapsizable adjective
- uncapsized adjective
Etymology
Origin of capsize
First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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A search is underway after a man went missing when his canoe capsized on the river Loire in Chalonnes-sur-Loire, France.
From Barron's
In the western town of Chalonnes-sur-Loire, which is located on the left bank of the Loire, a man went missing on Tuesday evening after his canoe capsized, said senior official Francois Pesneau.
From Barron's
Eyewitnesses said the boat capsized due to high waves on Wednesday evening in the Shendi area.
From BBC
The triple-decker vessel capsized on nearly the same route where 31 people were killed in a 2023 fire aboard the Lady Mary Joy 3 ferry.
From Barron's
A capsized tent floated past, its metal poles twisted like a pretzel.
From Literature
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