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 drangturbulenceHypernyms (Closely Related)
disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A violent disturbance
Example: "The convulsions of the stock market"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
convulsionturmoilExample 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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