If too many people try to board the small boat at once, it could easily capsize in the rough waters.
synonyms
overturntip overupend
word origin — The word 'capsize' comes from the late 16th century, derived from the words 'cap' meaning 'to cover' or 'to put on', and 'size,' meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall over.'
capsize, overjoy, blurt, deafen, exult: meanings and examples
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capsize · verb/ˈkæpˌsaɪz/
to overturn or tip over a boat or vessel
If too many people try to board the small boat at once, it could easily capsize in the rough waters.
Synonyms: overturn, tip over, upend
Origin: The word 'capsize' comes from the late 16th century, derived from the words 'cap' meaning 'to cover' or 'to put on', and 'size,' meaning 'to fall' or 'to fall over.'
overjoy · verb/oʊvərˈdʒɔɪ/
to be extremely happy or delighted
She was overjoyed to receive the news of her promotion at work.
Synonyms: delight, elate, thrill
Origin: The word 'overjoy' is derived from the prefix 'over-', meaning excessively, combined with 'joy', which comes from the Old French 'joie', stemming from the Latin 'gaudia', meaning 'to rejoice'.
blurt · verb/blɜrt/
to say something suddenly and without careful consideration
During the meeting, he couldn't help but blurt out his opinion on the project before thinking it through.
Synonyms: spill, let slip, divulge
Origin: The origin of the word 'blurt' is believed to be from the early 19th century, possibly a blend of the word 'blurt' and other influences, mimicking the sound of the act of speaking suddenly or impulsively.
deafen · verb/ˈdɛfən/
to make someone unable to hear or to muffle sound to a very loud degree
The explosion was so powerful that it nearly deafened me, leaving my ears ringing for hours.
Synonyms: stun, muffle, overwhelm
Origin: Middle English 'deafen', from Old English 'deaf', meaning 'hard of hearing' or 'deaf'.
exult · verb/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy
After the final whistle blew, the players began to exult in their hard-fought victory, celebrating with cheers and hugs.
Synonyms: rejoice, celebrate, triumph
Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'exultare', meaning 'to leap up' or 'to rejoice greatly'