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UPHEAVALS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word upheavals. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word upheavals. (close relations)
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turmoil
nounn
noun

• a violent disturbance

• violent agitation

• disturbance usually in protest

agitation
nounn
noun

• a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• the feeling of being agitated; not calm

• disturbance usually in protest

• the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

convulsion
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

excitement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• something that agitates and arouses

• disturbance usually in protest

hullabaloo
nounn
noun

• disturbance usually in protest

turbulence
nounn
noun

• unstable flow of a liquid or gas

• instability in the atmosphere

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

uplift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

verb

• fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

• lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces

• lift up or elevate

upthrow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

upthrust
nounn
noun

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

sturm und drang
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

Best Hypernyms For UPHEAVALS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upheavals, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
disturbance ascension ascent commotion disorder disruption flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah kerfuffle rise rising
Phrases (1)
hurly burly
Abbreviations (1)
to-do

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