upend

Meaning

1. (transitive) To end up; to set on end.
2. To tip or turn over.
3. (figuratively, transitive) To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.
4. (figuratively, transitive) To affect or upset drastically.

Synonyms

stop

🛑

abolish

abrogate

cancel

cease

evert

give up

invert

quit

reverse

set on end

Translations

aufrichten

umstülpen

τοποθετώ όρθιο

beëindigen

🔚

onderuithalen

omkiepen

stop zetten

endireitar

subverter

aprumar

derrubar

desafiar

refutar

voltear

dar vuelta

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʌpˈɛnd/

Etymology

From up- + end.