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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Elsewhere, long-running demonstrations in Albania and Serbia have focused more on anti-corruption, spiraling into movements seeking to topple each country’s government.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Strong winds toppled trees in Flagstaff and Mesa, with some landing on walls and carports.

— Wufei Yu, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of topple

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Rebel alliance faces divisions The TPLF joined six other opposition groups in September to try to overthrow Abiy’s governing Prosperity Party.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The guy who tried to overthrow Colum and take Clan MacKenzie for himself until Ellen went all Die Hard and killed him and his men?

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overthrow

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Corlette said to make sure any arrangement is formally agreed upon in advance so the account isn't unexpectedly turned over to collections.

— Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
The defenseman scored from alone in front of the net after Michael Rasmussen turned over the puck along the boards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn over

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Yet those strengths may not be enough to overturn the structural advantages enjoyed by Moscow and Beijing, said experts.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro also called for amnesty for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence under house arrest after being found guilty of plotting a coup to overturn his defeat in the 2022 election.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of overturn

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