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Upheaval
01
a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions
Example
Many migrants move to other countries to escape the upheaval in their homeland.
The sudden resignation of the president caused a major upheaval in the government.
Economic crises often lead to social upheaval and protests.
02
disturbance usually in protest
03
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
04
a violent disturbance
