upheaval

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Disruptive change, from one state to another.
2. (countable, uncountable) The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.
3. (countable, uncountable) A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.

Synonyms

turmoil

agitation

convulsion

commotion

disorder

uproar

disturbance

disruption

confusion

cataclysm

revolution

tumult

turbulence

unrest

uplift

uprising

upthrow

change

hullabaloo

coup d’etat

revolt

upthrust

major change

upset

riot

excitement

Sturm und Drang

perturb

raise up

rebellion

reform

reorganise

rising

rowdiness

ruckus

ruction

rumpus

sea change

shambles

shindy

shock

⚡

stirring up

subversion

swell

to-do

turbulent

uphold

vortex

whirlpool

balagan

Translations

Umbruch

Erhebung

soulèvement

bouleversement

Umwälzung

révolution

sovvertimento

révolte

tintamarre

Aufruhr

émeute

bagarre

αναστάτωση

hochheben

Tumult

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʌpˈhi.vəl/

Etymology

From upheave + -al.