🌪️upheaval

noun
/ʌpˈhiːvəl/

Meaning

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

Example Sentences

The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.

Example Expressions

political upheaval

Synonyms

turmoil, disruption, disturbance, chaos, unrest

Antonyms

stability, calm, peace

Collocations

social upheaval, political upheaval, economic upheaval, sudden upheaval

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