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upheaval
noun up·heav·al \ˌəp-ˈhē-vəl, (ˌ)ə-ˈpē-\
: a major change or period of change that causes a lot of conflict, confusion, anger, etc.
: an occurrence in which a part of the Earth's surface moves up forcefully
Full Definition of UPHEAVAL
1
: the action or an instance of upheaving especially of part of the earth's crust
2
: extreme agitation or disorder : radical change; also : an instance of this
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First Known Use of UPHEAVAL
1838
Related to UPHEAVAL
- Synonyms
- bouleversement, cataclysm, earthquake, paroxysm, storm, tempest, tumult, convulsion, uproar
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UPHEAVAL Defined for Kids
upheaval
noun up·heav·al \ˌəp-ˈhē-vəl\
Definition of UPHEAVAL for Kids
: a period of great change or violent disorder
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