Another word for upheaval

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A momentous or sweeping change

revolution
Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation:
A turning or rotational motion about an axis.
A single complete cycle of such orbital or axial motion.

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1. Orbital motion about a point, especially as distinguished from axial rotation:
2. A turning or rotational motion about an axis.
3. A single complete cycle of such orbital or axial motion.
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convulsion
An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
Violent turmoil:

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1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3. Violent turmoil:
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cataclysm
A violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change.
A violent and sudden change in the earth's crust.
A devastating flood.

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1. A violent upheaval that causes great destruction or brings about a fundamental change.
2. A violent and sudden change in the earth's crust.
3. A devastating flood.
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Another word for upheaval

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eruption
The act or process of erupting.
An instance of erupting.
A sudden, often violent outburst.

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1. The act or process of erupting.
2. An instance of erupting.
3. A sudden, often violent outburst.
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explosion
A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.

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1. A release of mechanical, chemical, or nuclear energy in a sudden and often violent manner with the generation of high temperature and usually with the release of gases.
2. A violent bursting as a result of internal pressure.
3. The loud, sharp sound made as a result of either of these actions.
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outburst
A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:

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1. A sudden, violent display, as of activity or emotion:
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