Word Type

Noun

The word "upheaval" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

axis of upheaval

Derived From

upheave

Context

geology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ascension ascent commotion disorder disruption disturbance flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah hurly burly kerfuffle rise rising to-do

Type Of (IsA)

event rise

Related Terms

convulsion crust disruption earth heave process raising sudden upset upward violent

Synonym Network

agitation convulsion seismic shift turbulence

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