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upheaval

noun

/ʌpˈhiːvəl/

Meaning

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

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

political upheaval

turmoil, disruption, disturbance, chaos, unrest

stability, calm, peace

social upheaval, political upheaval, economic upheaval, sudden upheaval

intense anger or fury

A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.

An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.