upheaval

• Nom désignant un bouleversement ou une perturbation violente et soudaine, souvent dans le domaine politique ou social, ou un soulèvement physique comme un mouvement géologique de la croûte terrestre.

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.

   Bouleversement politique ou 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.

   Synonymescataclysmchaosconvulsiondisorderdisruptiondisturbanceinsurrectionrevolutionturmoilunrest

   Antonymescalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

2. Violent disturbanceB2formal

   A sudden, violent disruption or change.

   Bouleversement violent

   • 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.

   Synonymescataclysmchaoscommotionconvulsiondisruptiondisturbancerevolutionturmoilunrest

   Antonymescalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Geological riseC1formalscientific

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

   Soulèvement géologique

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

   Synonymesriseupliftupthrust

4. Protest or disturbanceB2formalpolitical

   A disturbance usually in protest against something.

   Trouble, agitation protestataire

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitationcommotionconvulsiondisorderdisruptiondisturbanceinsurrectionrevoltturmoilunrest

   Antonymescalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility