renverser

Definitions of renverser
  1. verb
    cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
    synonyms:
    faire basculer, retourner, se retourner, tourner
    turn from an upright or normal position
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    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  2. verb
    knock down with force
    synonyms: flanquer par terre
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    type of:
    battre
    hit repeatedly
  3. verb
    turn inside out or upside down
    synonyms: mettre sens dessus dessous
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    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  4. verb
    disturb the balance or stability of
    synonyms: mettre en désordre
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    type of:
    toucher
    tamper with
  5. verb
    rule against
    synonyms: capoter
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    type of:
    décréter
    decide with authority
  6. verb
    cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
    synonyms: répandre
    déborder
    cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
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    types:
    semer
    go to seed; shed seeds
    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  7. verb
    cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
    synonyms: déborder
    répandre
    cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
    se déverser, se renverser, se répandre
    flow, run or fall out and become lost
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    type of:
    bouger, déplacer
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  8. verb
    overcome as with astonishment or disbelief
    synonyms: abasourdir
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    type of:
    désensibiliser
    cause not to be sensitive
  9. verb
    cause to topple or tumble by pushing
    synonyms: faire dégringoler, faire tomber
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    type of:
    pousser
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
  10. verb
    injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle
    synonyms: écraser
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    type of:
    blesser
    cause injuries or bodily harm to
  11. verb
    cause to come or go down
    synonyms: abattre
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    type of:
    frapper
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
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