Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Upending.
Upending - as a noun
Turning upside down; setting on end
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inversion12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Upending - as a verb
To end up; to set on end.
To tip or turn over.
Example: "When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both."
To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.
Example: "The scientific evidence upended the popular myth."
Example Sentences
"By upending the puzzle, all the pieces fell out and scattered."
"The earthquake caused buildings to collapse, upending the city."
"The upending of traditional gender roles is gaining momentum."
"The upending of societal norms led to widespread protests."
"The upending of long-standing traditions caused a stir in the community."
Word Game Points
Is UPENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is UPENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is UPENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upending is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
