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upheaval

[ uhp-hee-vuhl ]

noun

  1. strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society:

    the upheaval of war.

    Synonyms: , ,

  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.


upheaval

/ ʌˈːə /

noun

  1. a strong, sudden, or violent disturbance, as in politics, social conditions, etc
  2. geology another word for uplift
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of upheaval1

First recorded in 1830–40; upheave + -al 2
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After 10 years, he announced his retirement from politics, but his continuing activism, even into his 80s, helped set in motion a series of political movements and cultural upheaval in Southern California.

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Many Southeast Asian refugees were brought over as children, and not all got adequate support as they coped with the upheaval, said Laura Urias, program director at Immigrant Defenders Law Center.

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They tanked the stock market and caused upheaval in the bond market.

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The last half of 2024 felt like the first period of extended “normalcy” since the pandemic, the dual writers and actors strikes and industry upheaval rattled the movie business, he said.

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An injury crisis, managerial upheaval and disappointing performances in the biggest moments have all contributed to what has been a season to forget.

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