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upthrust vs upheaval

upheaval vs upthrust

upthrust and upheaval both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upthrust Yes No No No
upheaval Yes No No No
As nouns, upthrust and upheaval are synonyms defined as:
  • upthrust and upheaval: (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Other synonyms of upthrust include uplift, upthrow.
upthrust (noun) upheaval (noun)
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building) disturbance usually in protest
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
a violent disturbance
Difference between upthrust and upheaval

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