1. to lift or force something upward with great effort or violence
2. to cause great change or disruption in something

Examples

• The earthquake upheaves the ground beneath our feet.
• The construction crew upheaves the old pavement with heavy machinery.
• The revolution upheaves the entire political system.
• Strong winds upheave the ocean waves during the storm.
• The new technology upheaves traditional business practices.
• The glacier slowly upheaves massive rocks as it moves.
• Social media upheaves how people communicate with each other.