upending (Meaning)

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upending (n)

turning upside down; setting on end

The groundbreaking discovery upended centuries of established scientific beliefs.
The political scandal upended the government, leading to a wave of resignations.
The economic crisis upended the lives of millions, plunging them into poverty.
The technological breakthrough upended the industry, revolutionizing the way products were created.
The social movement upended societal norms, challenging long-held assumptions.
The environmental disaster upended the ecosystem, causing widespread devastation and loss of biodiversity.
The unexpected legal decision upended the case, leaving both parties in shock.
The personal tragedy upended the family's life, shattering their dreams and hopes.
The psychological trauma upended the victim's mind, causing irreparable damage.
The revelation upended the narrative, exposing hidden secrets and forcing a complete reassessment of events.

turning upside down; setting on end

overcoming, beating, getting,defeating, mastering, taking, dispatching, conquering, getting around, surmounting

falling, falling, losing (to),losing (to),going down, folding, giving up, folding, going down, giving up

The groundbreaking discovery upended centuries of established scientific beliefs.

The political scandal upended the government, leading to a wave of resignations.

The economic crisis upended the lives of millions, plunging them into poverty.

The technological breakthrough upended the industry, revolutionizing the way products were created.