Meaning of the word upheaval in English

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upheaval

US /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/
UK /ʌpˈhiː.vəl/
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Noun

1.

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

Example:
The political upheaval led to a change in government.
The company is undergoing a major organizational upheaval.
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