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upheaval.

The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ʌpˈhiːvəl/[ʌpˈhɪi̯vəl] ~ [ʌpˈhɪi̯vl̩]
  1. The process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A disruptive change, from one state to another.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
  3. A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From upheave + -al.

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