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UPHEAVES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word upheaves. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word upheaves. (close relations)
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capsizes
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• overturn accidentally

dislodges
verbv
verb

• remove or force out from a position

• change place or direction

• remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied

overthrows
verbv
noun

• the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

• the act of disturbing the mind or body

verb

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• rule against

overturns
verbv
noun

• the act of upsetting something

• an improbable and unexpected victory

verb

• turn from an upright or normal position

• cause to overturn from an upright or normal position

• rule against

• cause the downfall of; of rulers

• cancel officially

• change radically

upheavals
nounn
noun

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

• a violent disturbance

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

• disturbance usually in protest

uproots
verbv
verb

• move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

• pull up by or as if by the roots

upturns
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an upward movement or trend as in business activity

Best Hypernyms For UPHEAVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upheaves, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
heave heft
Phrases (2)
heave upheft up

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