upheal

/ˈʌfeɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something worse or more chaotic

“The storm began to upheal the fragile ecosystem.”

2. noun

a state of turmoil or upheaval

“The city was in a state of upheal following the natural disaster.”

Synonyms

  • disrupt
  • upend

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stabilize