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upheaval
(noun)
upheaval
(noun)
Meaning
a sudden or violent change
Example
"The earthquake caused an upheaval in the city."
Synonyms
turmoildisruptionchaos
Antonyms
stabilitycalmorder
More about this word
Word origin
From Middle English upheven, meaning to lift up.
Related word forms
adjective: upheaved
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