Capsize

Pronunciation: /ˈkæpˌsaɪz/

Capsize (verb)

  1. When a boat turns upside down in the water.
  2. To turn something over completely, especially in water.

Examples

  • The small boat capsized in the strong wind.
  • They managed to swim to shore after the canoe capsized.

Common collocations: capsize a boat, boat capsizes, capsize a vessel, vessel capsizes

Synonyms of Capsize

Neutral

Antonyms of Capsize

  • When referring to keeping a boat steady.