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upsurge

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of upsurge

a rapid or sudden increase

a recent upsurge in crime

The mayor is enjoying an upsurge of popularity.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of upsurge

heave, thrust, upheaval, uplifting, upraising, upsweep, upswing, upthrust, uptrend, upturn, upwelling

ascent, ascension, climb, rise, rising, soar

boost, hike, raise

blastoff, elevation, hoist, levitation, liftoff, raising, takeoff

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of upsurge

plop, plummeting, sinking

decline, decrease, down

comedown, downfall, downgrade

descent, dip, dive, drop, fall, nosedive, plunge

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