Synonyms of turns (on)

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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
• beats up on
• robs
• flies at
• tears into
• ambushes
• charges
• pitches into
• lights into
• pounces (on or upon)
• rushes
• assails
• invades
• besets
• gangs up (on)
• swarms
• trashes
• bushwhacks
• surprises
• sics
• bombs
• sacks
• waylays
• bum-rushes
• mobs
• flanks
• mugs
• ravages
• beleaguers
• besieges
• nukes
• bangs away (at)
• 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
• incites
• arouses
• charges
• enchants
• rivets
• hypnotizes
• captivates
• interests
• charms
• mesmerizes
• bewitches
• tantalizes
• enthralls
• 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 only thing worse than a shower that suddenly turns cold when someone turns on an appliance is one that suddenly turns scalding hot when someone flushes the toilet. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

These priority zones focus on pedestrian traffic by installing crosswalks at all intersections, banning right turns on red lights, increasing crossing time, shading sidewalks, lowering speed limits and reducing driving lane widths. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

After a few turns on the Superstar, Sp5der and Adidas are now looking to combine the retro aesthetics of soccer and running on a brand-new silhouette. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

Phytic acid binds directly to HDAC3 and turns on its activity. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 June 2026

The plot turns on the mystery of a handkerchief that Othello gives to Desdemona. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

The Mobi Fold embraces its bendy nature and, sensibly, automatically turns on when opened up and turns off when it’s folded shut. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026

Moving south, the route turns on Mill Creek Parkway to end at Theis Park. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026