Definitions

evert

[ih-vurt] / ɪˈvɜrt /

VERB

invert

Synonyms

STRONG

alter backtrack capsize change convert flip flip-flop introvert modify overturn renege revert tip transpose turn upend upset

WEAK

double back inverse transplace turn down turn inside out turn over turn the tables upturn

Antonyms

STRONG

continue grow hold keep leave alone persist remain stay straighten

VERB

rebut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deny disprove fend off invalidate negate quash refute

STRONG

break confound confute controvert cross defeat negative overturn repel repulse top

WEAK

come back at disconfirm get back at hold off keep off prove false stave off take on ward off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve permit prove sanction support validate

STRONG

abet agree aid attract help lose stay

WEAK

back down concede

VERB

refute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contradict counter disprove expose oppose quash rebut repudiate squelch

STRONG

abnegate break burn cancel confute contend contravene convict crush debate demolish disclaim dispute explode gainsay invalidate negate overthrow parry silence top

WEAK

argue against blow sky-high burn down cancel out disconfirm dispose of give the lie to give thumbs down to reply to shoot down shoot full of holes show up take a stand against tear down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree aid allow approve assist concede help support

STRONG

concur endorse fix give in go along lose permit prove release surrender uphold yield

WEAK

ratify sanction

VERB

reverse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overturn shift

STRONG

about-face back backpedal backtrack capsize exchange flip-flop interchange inverse invert rearrange retreat revert switch transfer transpose upend upset

WEAK

back up double back evaginate go back go backwards move backwards transplace turn around turn back turn over

Antonyms

STRONG

hold keep

WEAK

go ahead reserve

Example Sentences

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Seven-time French Open women's singles champion Chris Evert told TNT Sports that Chwalinska's achievement in reaching the final was "just as impressive as Andreeva winning her first Slam".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“She’s going through some doubtful times,” Evert said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

And 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert says she believes the authorities do protect top players.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Open in New York, 18-time major champion Chris Evert openly wondered whether Osaka can compete anywhere close to the level she established when she won the major in 2018 and 2020.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

In the front seat was Jerrod’s father, Evert.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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