Synonyms of upending

Noun

1. inversion, upending, motion, movement, move, motility

usage: turning upside down; setting on end

Verb

1. upend, overturn, turn over, tip over, tump over

usage: become turned or set on end; "the airplanes upended"

2. upend, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: set, turn, or stand on end; "upend the box and empty the contents"