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upheaving

/ˈʌfheɪvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does upheaving mean?

verb

The act of lifting or raising something, or the state of being lifted or raised. A sudden or violent movement upwards.

Example

"The upheaving of the earth caused by the earthquake was devastating."

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