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Showing words for UPHEAVAL using the English dictionary
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Definitions for Upheaval
[1] strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
[2] an act of upheaving, especially of a part of the earth's crust.
[3] the state of being upheaved.
[4] Geology . an upward warping of a part of the earth's crust, forcing certain areas into a relatively higher position than before.
[5] a strong, sudden, or violent disturbance, as in politics, social conditions, etc
[6] geology another word for uplift (def. 7)
Words related to Upheaval
turmoil, disturbance, explosion, disaster, tumult, eruption, temblor, disruption, revolution, cataclysm, tremor, ferment, outbreak, disorder, catastrophe, shakeout, about-face, commotion, alteration, upturn
Words nearby Upheaval
upfront, upgather, upgrade, upgrowth, upham, upheaval, upheave, upheld, uphill, uphold, upholster
Origin of Upheaval
First recorded in 1830–40; upheave + -al2
Synonyms for Upheaval
cataclysm, catastrophe, disaster, disorder, disruption, disturbance, eruption, explosion, ferment, outbreak, revolution, shakeout, temblor, tremor, tumult, turmoil, about-face, alteration, clamor, commotion, convulsion, flip-flop, outburst, outcry, overthrow, stirring, switch, turnaround, upturn, new ball-game, new deal