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upheaval

noun

1 upheaval

A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally).

synonyms: Sturm und Drang, turbulence.

Roget 307: elevation; raising etc. v.; erection, lift; sublevation, upheaval; sublimation, exaltation; prominence etc. (convexity) 250.    ... show more

Dutch: turbulentie, aardverschuiving
Polish: poruszenie

2 upheaval

A violent disturbance.

synonyms: convulsion, turmoil.

3 upheaval

geology A rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).

synonyms: uplift, upthrow, upthrust.

Polish: wypiętrzenie

4 upheaval

Disturbance usually in protest.

synonyms: agitation, excitement, hullabaloo, turmoil.

Dutch: herrie


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