Upheaval

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ÊŒpˈhi.vÉ™l/

Origin

From upheave + -al.

Full definition of upheaval

Noun

1. the process of being heaved upward, especially the raising of part of the earth's crust
2. a sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion
• 2011, September 2, , Wales 2-1 Montenegro, Since that upheaval Wales have won just once in seven games, beating Northern Ireland in the Nations Cup last May.