capsizing

The word “capsizing” has 3 syllables: cap-si-zing

It's pronounced as /ˈkæpˌsaɪzɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for capsizing?

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

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


Synonyms for capsizing

  • careening
  • collapsing
  • falling
  • foundering
  • giving
  • heeling
  • inverting
  • keeling
  • leaning
  • listing
  • oversetting
  • overthrowing
  • overturning
  • pitchpoling
  • tilting
  • tipping
  • toppling
  • turning over
  • turning turtle
  • upending
  • upsetting

Antonyms for capsizing

  • erecting
  • raising
  • righting
  • standing up

Meanings of capsizing

  • verb
    1. To overturn.
    2. To cause (a ship) to overturn.
    3. (of knots) To deform under stress.
  • noun
    1. An overturning of a boat etc.

Example Sentences

  • The crew worked quickly to prevent capsizing in the rough sea.
  • Capsizing is a serious risk when the boat is overloaded.
  • Training helps sailors react properly during capsizing emergencies.
  • The sudden capsizing of the raft startled everyone on board.
  • They studied the causes of capsizing to improve boat safety designs.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capsizing, such as: careening, collapsing, erecting, falling, foundering, giving, heeling.

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