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upheave

 

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Verb upheave has 1 sense
  1. upheave - lift forcefully from beneath
    --1 is one way to
    heave, heave up, heft, heft up
    Derived form: noun upheaval3
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Term: Upheave

Description:

Upheave is a verb that refers to the action of lifting or raising something forcefully or with great effort. It can also describe a sudden disruption or disturbance that causes significant change or turmoil.

Sample Sentences:

  1. We managed to upheave the heavy boulder and clear the pathway.
  2. The earthquake caused the ground to upheave, creating massive cracks.
  3. His sudden resignation upheaved the entire organization.

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