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upheave

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up·heave  (p-hv)
v. up·heaved, up·heav·ing, up·heaves
v.tr.
To lift forcefully from beneath; heave upward.
v.intr.
To be lifted or thrust upward.

upheave [ʌpˈhiːv]
vb -heaves, -heaving, -heaved, -hove
1. to heave or rise upwards
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology to thrust (land) upwards or (of land) to be thrust upwards
3. (tr) to disturb violently; throw into disorder
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Verb1.upheave - lift forcefully from beneathupheave - lift forcefully from beneath        
heave up, heft, heft up, heave - lift or elevate


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