upheaval

• Sustantivo que denota un estado de agitación y desorden intensos, a menudo en la política o en las condiciones sociales, o un levantamiento físico, como el ascenso geológico de la tierra.

A noun referring to a state of violent disturbance and disorder, often in politics or social conditions, or a physical upheaval such as a geological rise of land.

1. Political or social disturbanceB2formalpolitical

   A state of violent disturbance and disorder, especially in politics or social conditions.

   Conmoción política o social

   • The country experienced a major political upheaval after the election.
   • Social upheaval often follows economic crises.
   • The revolution caused widespread upheaval across the nation.

   Sinónimoscataclysmchaosconvulsiondisorderdisruptiondisturbanceinsurrectionrevolutionturmoilunrest

   Antónimoscalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

2. Violent disturbanceB2formal

   A sudden, violent disruption or change.

   Conmoción violenta

   • The earthquake caused a massive upheaval in the region.
   • The sudden upheaval of the ground destroyed several buildings.
   • Emotional upheaval can be triggered by traumatic events.

   Sinónimoscataclysmchaoscommotionconvulsiondisruptiondisturbancerevolutionturmoilunrest

   Antónimoscalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Geological riseC1formalscientific

   A rise of land to a higher elevation, as in the process of mountain building.

   Elevación geológica

   • The geological upheaval created the Himalayan mountain range.
   • Volcanic activity can cause significant land upheaval.
   • Scientists study tectonic upheaval to understand Earth's history.

   Sinónimosriseupliftupthrust

4. Protest or disturbanceB2formalpolitical

   A disturbance usually in protest against something.

   Protesta o disturbio

   • The students caused an upheaval by demanding reforms.
   • Workers organized an upheaval against unfair labor practices.
   • The community's upheaval led to changes in local policy.

   Sinónimosagitationcommotionconvulsiondisorderdisruptiondisturbanceinsurrectionrevoltturmoilunrest

   Antónimoscalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility