violent upheaval
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An upheaval characterized by violence and force.
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- The revolution caused a violent upheaval in the existing social order.
- The region has a history of political instability and violent upheaval.
- Many refugees fled the country during the violent upheaval.
- The earthquake caused a violent upheaval of the landscape.
- Social reform does not always require violent upheaval to achieve its goals.
- The 19th century was a time of violent upheaval across the continent.
- They feared that the protests would turn into a violent upheaval.
- The sudden economic crash led to a violent upheaval in the markets.
- After years of violent upheaval, the nation is finally at peace.
- The dictator's fall triggered a violent upheaval throughout the capital.