upheaval
noun/ʌpˈhiːvəl/ · [ʌpˈhɪi̯vəl] ~ [ʌpˈhɪi̯vl̩]
Etymology From upheave + -al.
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Figuratively A disruptive change, from one state to another.
- Scotland's bottleneck junction between the West and East Coast main lines at Carstairs will be the site of major upheaval until the end of May, while £164 million worth of improvements are carried out.2023 March 8, “Network News: Carstairs shut for main line upgrade”, in RAIL, number 978, page 11:
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Figuratively A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.
- Since that upheaval Wales have won just once in seven games, beating Northern Ireland in the Nations Cup last May.2011 September 2, “Wales 2-1 Montenegr”, in BBC:
- Derived terms
- axis of upheaval