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| cataclysm |
a violent natural event, esp. an upheaval causing a sudden change in the earth's crust, or a great flood. [2 definitions] |
| combustion |
violent disturbance, turmoil, or upheaval. [1/3 definitions] |
| revolution |
a massive upheaval in ideas or ways of doing something, or the widescale change or transformation that occurs because of it. [1/5 definitions] |
| storm |
a disturbance or upheaval of affairs. [1/8 definitions] |
| survivalist |
one who believes that a disaster such as nuclear war or social upheaval is likely to occur and who attempts to ensure his or her survival by building shelter in a remote area, hoarding food and supplies, and the like. |
| upturn |
to upset or throw into disorder; cause upheaval of. [1/4 definitions] |
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