upheaval (Meaning)
upheaval (n)
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
a violent disturbance
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
disturbance usually in protest
upheaval (n.)
The act of upheaving, or the state of being upheaved; esp., an elevation of a portion of the earth's crust.
Synonyms & Antonyms of upheaval
upheaval Sentence Examples
- The recent political upheaval has left the nation in a state of turmoil.
- The volcanic eruption caused an upheaval in the Earth's crust.
- The sudden loss of her job sent her life into an upheaval.
- The earthquake triggered a massive upheaval, destroying buildings and infrastructure.
- The revolution brought an upheaval in the country's political landscape.
- The financial crisis caused an upheaval in the global markets.
- The impending storm is expected to bring about a significant upheaval in the coastal areas.
- The company's acquisition of a rival firm caused considerable upheaval among employees.
- The upheaval in the tech industry has led to a surge in innovation.
- The ongoing war has left behind an unbearable legacy of upheaval and suffering.
FAQs About the word upheaval
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally), a violent disturbance, (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevati
insurrection, revolt, uprising,unrest, storm, tumult, revolution, earthquake, turmoil, convulsion
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The recent political upheaval has left the nation in a state of turmoil.
The volcanic eruption caused an upheaval in the Earth's crust.
The sudden loss of her job sent her life into an upheaval.
The earthquake triggered a massive upheaval, destroying buildings and infrastructure.
