Upheaval
(noun)
- A violent or sudden change, particularly in political or social conditions.
- A state of confusion or disturbance, often caused by a major change or event.
Origin:
From old english uphafian, from up- "up" + habban "to have".
Examples:
- The country was thrown into upheaval when the king was overthrown.
- The company was going through an upheaval as it restructured and laid off workers.
- The election resulted in an upheaval of the political landscape.
- The community was in an upheaval as it struggled to come to terms with the devastating flood.
- The recent upheaval in the stock market has left many investors feeling uncertain about the future.