upheaval
— Noun
– English
~ (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
upheaval
— Noun
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~ a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market"
upheaval
— Noun
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~ a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"
uphold
— Verb
– English
~ support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the verdict"
uphold
— Verb
– English
~ stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
uphold
— Verb
– English
~ keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions"
upholder
— Noun
– English
~ someone who upholds or maintains; "firm upholders of tradition"; "they are sustainers of the idea of democracy"