Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Upheaval.
Upheaval - as a noun
A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
Example: "The industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sturm und drangturbulence14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A violent disturbance
Example: "The convulsions of the stock market"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convulsion15turmoil9(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uplift11upthrow15upthrust13Disturbance usually in protest
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
agitation10excitement21hullabaloo15turmoil9Example Sentences
"The country is in the midst of political upheaval."
"The earthquake caused a major upheaval in the city."
"The company went through an upheaval due to a change in management."
"The family experienced great upheaval after the death of their patriarch."
"The protests resulted in social upheaval and unrest."
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Is UPHEAVAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upheaval is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UPHEAVAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is UPHEAVAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upheaval is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUPHEAVAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is UPHEAVAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upheaval is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUPHEAVAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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