upheaval

/ʌpˈhi.vəl/

UK: /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/

ɅPHI · vəl (2 syllables)

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Definition

Disruptive change, from one state to another.

Etymology

From upheave + -al.

Example Sentences

  • "Scotland's bottleneck junction between the West and East Coast main lines at Carstairs will be the site of major upheaval until the end of May, while £164 million worth of improvements are carried out."
  • "Since that upheaval Wales have won just once in seven games, beating Northern Ireland in the Nations Cup last May."
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