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bowl over

3 syllables

Quick answer

As a verb, bowl over means cause to overturn from an upright or normal position.

Meanings of bowl over

2 meanings

verb

Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
“The cat knocked over the flower vase”
“the clumsy customer turned over the vase”
“he tumped over his beer”
Similar: overturn, tip over, turn over, upset, knock over, tump over
Overcome with amazement
“This boggles the mind!”
Similar: flabbergast, boggle

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verb: cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

overturn tip over turn over upsetknock overtump over

verb: overcome with amazement

flabbergast boggle

Nearby words

bower bowery bowfront bowie bowing bowl bowled bowler bowline bowling bowls bowman