Upheaval

/ʌphˈiːvə‍l/

/əpˈhivəɫ/

Upheaval

a sudden and significant change or disruption, especially in relation to politics or social conditions

disturbance usually in protest

synonyms : agitation

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

synonyms : uplift

a violent disturbance

synonyms : convulsion

Examples

1. Despite the political upheaval, for most people life goes on as usual.

2. Upheavals were also causing bloodshed on the streets of America.

3. These efforts, of course, caused massive upheaval.

4. Political upheaval followed.