English

Noun

upheaval ‎(countable and uncountable, plural upheavals)

1. The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.
2. A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.
   • 2011 September 2, “Wales 2-1 Montenegro”, in BBC:

     Since that upheaval Wales have won just once in seven games, beating Northern Ireland in the Nations Cup last May.

Synonyms

• seismic shift

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