REVOLUTIONIZE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REVOLUTIONIZE?

Need another word that means the same as “revolutionize”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “revolutionize” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Revolutionize” are: overturn, revolutionise, inspire, transform, alter dramatically, transfigure, make far-reaching changes in, shake up, stir up, turn upside down, restructure, reorganize, rejig, reform, recast, reshape, remould, transmute, metamorphose

Revolutionize as a Verb

Definitions of "Revolutionize" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “revolutionize” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Fill with revolutionary ideas.
• Change radically.
• Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
• Overthrow by a revolution, of governments.

Synonyms of "Revolutionize" as a verb (19 Words)

alter dramatically	Remove the ovaries of.
inspire	Animate someone with (a feeling. He inspired his students with a vision of freedom.
make far-reaching changes in	Have a bowel movement.
metamorphose	Change or cause to change completely in form or nature. The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle.
overturn	Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. The results overturned previous findings.
recast	Cast or model anew. The bell cracked and had to be recast.
reform	Make changes in (something, especially an institution or practice) in order to improve it. It was only when his drunken behaviour led to blows that he started to reform.
rejig	Re-equip a factory or plant. Britain will send experts to help rejig French factories.
remould	Put a new tread on (a worn tyre). Did the welfare state remould capitalism to give it a more human face.
reorganize	Change the way in which (something) is organized. The company reorganized into fewer key areas.
reshape	Shape again or shape differently. The decrees will thoroughly reshape Poland s economy.
restructure	Construct or form anew or provide with a new structure. After his accident he had to restructure his life.
revolutionise	Fill with revolutionary ideas.
shake up	Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of.
stir up	Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
transfigure	Transform into something more beautiful or elevated. Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection.
transform	Subject to a mathematical transformation. Transform energy to light.
transmute	Subject (base metals) to alchemical transmutation. The raw material of his experience was transmuted into stories.
turn upside down	Move around an axis or a center.

Usage Examples of "Revolutionize" as a verb

• This fabulous new theory will revolutionize the whole of science.
• E-mail revolutionized communication in academe.

Associations of "Revolutionize" (30 Words)

atavism	Recurrence of traits of an ancestor in a subsequent generation. The more civilized a society seems to be the more susceptible it is to its buried atavism.
change	Change from one vehicle or transportation line to another. The change from a nomadic to an agricultural society.
countermand	An order revoking a previous one. An order to arrest the strike leaders had been countermanded.
coup	An instance of successfully achieving something difficult. He was overthrown in an army coup.
dramatic	Exciting or impressive. He recalled his dramatic escape from the building.
fend	Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others. The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died.
flip	The act of flipping a coin. She flipped off her dark glasses.
funnel	Move or be guided through or as if through a funnel. They were close to the middle of the cloud funnel.
inverse	Opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect. The age of such a universe is simply the inverse of the Hubble constant.
inversion	A transformation in which each point of a given figure is replaced by another point on the same straight line from a fixed point especially in such a way that the product of the distances of the two points from the centre of inversion is constant. An inversion of traditional customer supplier relationships.
invert	A gay person. Invert the mousse on to a serving plate.
locative	A word in the locative case.
obverse	Of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal. The obverse fates of the principals.
opposite	Characterized by opposite extremes completely opposed. And I on the opposite shore will be ready to ride and spread the alarm.
overthrow	A score made because the ball has been overthrown. She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living.
overturn	An act of overturning something. The crowd proceeded to overturn cars and set them on fire.
rearrange	Put into a new order or arrangement. Please rearrange these files.
renovate	Restore (something old, especially a building) to a good state of repair. They renovated the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
replacement	A person or thing that takes the place of another. The replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood.
retrograde	Show retrograde motion. The outer satellites move in retrograde orbits.
reversal	Turning in an opposite direction or position. There was a reversal of autonomic function.
reverse	Reversed turned backward in order or nature or effect. He didn t feel homesick quite the reverse.
setback	A plain, flat offset in a wall. A serious setback for the peace process.
subvert	Undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution. An attempt to subvert democratic government.
takeover	A change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation. A company threatened with takeover.
throwback	Characteristic of an atavist. The eyes could be an ancestral throwback.
transposition	The action of transposing something. Transposition of word order.
turnabout	A decision to reverse an earlier decision. The move was a significant turnabout for the company.
turnaround	The process of or time taken for unloading and reloading a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. A seven day turnaround.
upset	The act of upsetting something. He upset a tureen of soup.