upheaval
Translation
upheaval, disruption, turmoil
Examples
The country is in a state of political upheaval.
The country is in a state of political upheaval.
Moving to a new city was a major upheaval.
Moving to a new city was a major upheaval.
Grammar Patterns
a period of upheaval. The war caused a period of social upheaval.
Similar Words
Synonyms: turmoil, disruption, disturbance, revolution
Etymology
From 'up-' + 'heave' (to lift with effort). It suggests something being violently lifted up from below.
Memory Tips
Imagine the ground 'heaving up' during an earthquake. This creates a massive, violent change or 'upheaval'.