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 story turns on the friction between faith and tradition, and on a way of life that is disappearing. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Three turns on each side is sufficient to thoroughly lube the entire chain. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Rather than centering on vacationers attempting to unplug from reality, the narrative reportedly turns on two rival film crews arriving with competing festival entries. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

All data is end-to-end encrypted, and the system only turns on after fingerprint login. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

When those decisions go wrong, the cost lands on defendants, victims and anyone whose future turns on what an examiner finds. — Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Despite two Tony nominations for her previous turns on the Great White Way, Janney is feeling the nerves. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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