Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upheave
verb
/ʌpˈhiːv/
Definition
To lift or move something forcefully and suddenly.
Examples
- The earthquake caused the ground to upheave unexpectedly.
- She felt as if her entire life had been upheaved after the sudden news.
Meaning
Upheave is often used to describe a significant change or disturbance in a physical state or situation, such as the lifting of the earth’s crust during an earthquake.
Synonyms
- Lift
- Raise
- Elevate
- Disturb
