preposterate
preposterate verb: to reverse or turn upside down.
Verb
preposterate (third-person singular simple present preposterates, present participle preposterating, simple past and past participle preposterated)
- To reverse or turn upside down.
- To pervert or disgrace.
- I never saw thinge done by you which preposterated or perverted the good judgment that all the world esteemeth to shine in you.
- Synonyms:
- corrupt, sophisticate, warp, adulterate, debauch, demoralize, detort, file, immoralize, lead astray
Synonyms of preposterate
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Forms of preposterate
| third-person singular present | preposterates |
|---|---|
| present participle | preposterating |
| past participle | preposterated |
| past | preposterated |
Questions about preposterate
- What does preposterate mean?
- Preposterate means to reverse or turn upside down.
- What part of speech is preposterate?
- Preposterate is a verb.
- What is the past tense of preposterate?
- The past tense of preposterate is preposterated.
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