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upend
This term evokes a sudden, jarring shift in orientation. In a literal sense, it describes the physical act of flipping an object so that its base is no longer on the ground, often implying a clumsy or intentional spill. It carries a stronger sense of total inversion than words like tilt or tip.
When used figuratively, the word suggests a radical disruption that renders previous structures or assumptions obsolete. It is frequently employed in business, politics, or social commentary to describe a "game-changing" event that forces a complete reorganization of a system, rather than a gradual change.
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Ví dụ
He accidentally upended the bucket of paint across the floor.
The sudden market crash upended all our financial projections.
I can't believe this news just upended my entire life.
The revolution sought to upend the existing social hierarchy.
A single discovery could upend centuries of scientific belief.
A single discovery could upend centuries of scientific belief.
She watched as the wind upended the beach umbrella.