upheaval

noun
UK: /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/
US: /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/

  1. A big change that causes problems or worries.

    1. The sudden change caused much upheaval.
    2. The political upheaval led to unrest and instability across the entire region.

  2. A violent disturbance or disruption.

    1. The storm brought great upheaval to the coast.
    2. The social and economic upheaval of the war changed the nation forever.

Synonyms

turmoil revolution upturn disorder disruption

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upheaval" in English means: A big change that causes problems or worries., A violent disturbance or disruption..

The phonetic transcription of "upheaval" is /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/ in British English and /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upheaval": turmoil, revolution, upturn, disorder, disruption.

Example usage of "upheaval": "The sudden change caused much upheaval.". More examples on the page.