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.