Bouleverse

/ˌbuː.lə.ˈvɜrs/ verb

Definition

To overturn, upset, or completely disturb; to turn inside out or reverse the order of something.

Etymology

From French bouleverser, from Medieval Latin 'bolwercare,' related to turning or overturning, possibly influenced by 'bolwerk' (bulwark).

Kelly Says

Bouleverse is a gorgeous word that sounds like what it means—say it out loud and you can almost hear something tumbling over and over.

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