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    upheaval
    /ʌpˈhiːvl/

    noun

    • 1. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something: "major upheavals in the financial markets"
    • 2. an upward displacement of part of the earth's crust: "the first upheaval produced a hill which was called Roof Mountain"

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    UPHEAVAL definition: 1. a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble: 2. a…. Learn more.

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    The meaning of UPHEAVAL is the action or an instance of upheaving especially of part of the earth's crust. How to use upheaval in a sentence.

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    Upheaval definition: strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society. See examples of UPHEAVAL used in a sentence.

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    UPHEAVAL meaning: 1. a great change, especially causing or involving much difficulty, activity, or trouble: 2. a…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUPHEAVAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An upheaval is a big change which causes a lot of trouble, confusion, and worry. Wherever there is political upheaval, invariably there are refugees. Having a baby will mean the greatest upheaval in your life.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishupheaval noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /ʌpˈhiːvl/ [countable, uncountable] a big change that causes a lot of worry and problems synonym disruption. Teachers are still getting used to the latest upheavals in the education system. I can't face the upheaval of moving house again. a period of emotional upheaval. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › upheavalUpheaval - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Upheaval means a violent or sudden change. You might talk about an upheaval in government following an election where many incumbents are replaced. Upheaval is a geological term for the upward displacement of the earth's crust that has stretched to include a change in power or ideas.