Synonyms of turns (on)

turns (on) 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of turn (on)

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against

it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attacks
• assaults
• raids
• goes in (on)
• jumps (on)
• storms
• sets at
• strikes
• descends (on or upon)
• sets upon
• sets on
• rounds on
• goes at
• robs
• beats up on
• flies at
• tears into
• charges
• ambushes
• pitches into
• lights into
• pounces (on or upon)
• rushes
• assails
• invades
• besets
• swarms
• gangs up (on)
• sicks
• sics
• trashes
• bushwhacks
• surprises
• bombs
• sacks
• waylays
• bangs away (at)
• bum-rushes
• mobs
• flanks
• mugs
• surprizes
• ravages
• beleaguers
• besieges
• nukes
• blitzes
• bombards
• barrages
• batters
• plunders
• buffets
• cannons
• loots
• forays
• ambuscades
• envelops
• harries
• overruns
• pillages
• plasters
• cannonades
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covers
• protects
• shields
• defends
• secures
• guards

turns on

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of turn on

1

as in thrills

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrills
• excites
• electrifies
• delights
• pumps up
• inspires
• galvanizes
• intrigues
• intoxicates
• titillates
• provokes
• exhilarates
• stimulates
• arouses
• incites
• enchants
• charges
• rivets
• hypnotizes
• captivates
• interests
• charms
• mesmerizes
• bewitches
• tantalizes
• enthralls
• enthrals
• spellbinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• tires
• palls
• discourages
• demoralizes
• jades
• disheartens
• dispirits
• dejects

2

as in triggers

to cause to function

would you turn on the TV?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggers
• activates
• sparks
• drives
• powers
• sets off
• moves
• generates
• fuels
• starts
• provokes
• runs
• actuates
• cranks (up)
• touches off
• turns over
• ignites
• pushes
• charges
• fires
• launches
• kicks over
• switches
• stimulates
• trips
• energizes
• releases
• electrifies
• stirs up
• speeds (up)
• discharges
• steps up
• incites
• recharges
• reactivates
• excites
• arouses
• accelerates
• instigates
• quickens
• catalyzes
• vitalizes
• kick-starts
• jump-starts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• turns off
• cuts
• kills
• shuts off
• cuts out
• stops
• brakes
• arrests
• cuts off
• checks
• draws up
• sticks
• jams
• stalls
• halts
• slows
• deactivates
• suppresses
• represses
• decelerates
• stunts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of turns (on)

Verb

The competition also turns on how the networks’ numbers are presented and amplified. —Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025