noun
- sudden or violent changes or disruptions, especially in society or politics
Usage: plural form of upheaval
Examples
- The country experienced major political upheavals during the revolution.
- Social upheavals often accompany rapid economic changes.
- The company went through several upheavals before finding stability.
- Historical upheavals have shaped modern society.
- The family faced emotional upheavals after the divorce.
- Economic upheavals can affect entire regions for decades.