TUMP (OVER) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

tump (over)

verb

Definition of tump (over)

chiefly Southern

as in to pitchpole

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The tent is still at capacity, only one cake has toppled over, and the viewing public is still sizing up the show’s newest judge, Nigella Lawson.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
This ship, however, did not have the same landing luck as its predecessor, and exploded moments after toppling into the waters.

— Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of topple

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A week after a coalition of seven opposition groups announced an alliance to overthrow the government of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, fighting has broken out across several regions of the country of 130 million people.

— Cameron Hudson, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In February 2021, Haitian police arrested a Supreme Court justice and others in the middle of the night, accusing them of plotting to overthrow the president.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of overthrow

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Bakker was forced to resign from his empire, turning over operations to pastor and broadcaster Jerry Falwell.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Muse and dots may not be a seamless experience either, given Muse has already been blocked by Amazon and both require users to turn over access to private systems, but their popularity already suggests markets are watching closely.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn over

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The bankruptcy filing comes months after the Sacramento County Board of Education overturned Twin Rivers Unified’s decision to revoke the charters, and the district appealed that ruling to the California State Board of Education.

— Chaewon Chung Updated October 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
In September, Wagner heard arguments on Yust’s motion to overturn his convictions.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of overturn

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