capsizes

The word “capsizes” has 3 syllables: cap-si-zes

It's pronounced as /ˈkæpˌsaɪzɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for capsizes?

In the thesaurus, “capsizes” has 21 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for capsizes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for capsizes

  • careens
  • collapses
  • falls
  • founders
  • gives
  • heels
  • inverts
  • keels
  • leans
  • lists
  • oversets
  • overthrows
  • overturns
  • pitchpoles
  • tilts
  • tips
  • topples
  • turns over
  • turns turtle
  • upends
  • upsets

Antonyms for capsizes

Meanings of capsizes

  • verb
    1. To overturn.
    2. To cause (a ship) to overturn.
    3. (of knots) To deform under stress.

Example Sentences

  • The rough sea often capsizes small fishing boats.
  • He fears that the overloaded canoe capsizes easily in strong currents.
  • The boat capsizes whenever the wind picks up unexpectedly.
  • She noticed how the raft capsizes when too many people climb on one side.
  • The unstable vessel frequently capsizes in choppy waters.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capsizes, such as: careens, collapses, erects, falls, founders, gives, heels.

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