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1. upheaval

noun. ['əpˈhiːvəl'] a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally).

Etymology

  • upheaval (English)
  • -al (English)
  • upheave (English)
  • upheven (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. upheaval

noun. ['əpˈhiːvəl'] disturbance usually in protest.

Etymology

  • upheaval (English)
  • -al (English)
  • upheave (English)
  • upheven (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. upheaval

noun. ['əpˈhiːvəl'] a violent disturbance.

Etymology

  • upheaval (English)
  • -al (English)
  • upheave (English)
  • upheven (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. upheaval

noun. ['əpˈhiːvəl'] (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).

Etymology

  • upheaval (English)
  • -al (English)
  • upheave (English)
  • upheven (Middle English (1100-1500))
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