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overhaul

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of overhaul

to move fast enough to get even with

  • in the final moments of the race, the horse in the rear sped forward at a furious pace and overhauled the horse that had been leading
Synonyms of overhaul

catch, catch up (with), overtake
Words Related to overhaul

chase, pursue

gain, reach

pass, surpass
Near Antonyms of overhaul

fall short

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