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Vocabulary Entry
upheaval
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of disorder or tumult, especially as a result of a change or disruption.
Example Sentences
"The region experienced an upheaval after the sudden change in government."
"Her personal upheaval was evident as she struggled to adapt to the new situation."
"The environmental upheaval caused by the storm left many communities in ruins."
V
verb
To raise or lift something to a higher position; to cause a significant change or disturbance.
Example Sentences
"The protest aimed to upheaval the current political system."
"In her speech, she called for actions that would upheaval societal norms."
"The earthquake upheaved the ground, creating new landscapes."