upheaval
(up-heav-al)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 the action or instance of lifting up from beneath especially the earth's crust 2 strong or violent change or disturbance as in a society
Example Sentence
Ancient volcanoes caused a great deal of upheaval in this area.
Synonyms
disruption; disorder; turmoil; convulsion
Antonyms
calmness; stillness
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Rhymes
- evil
- keevil
- leavell
- weavil
- weevil
- edival
- knievel
- medieval
- primeval
- retrieval
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