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to push up; to force up; to toss
to pressure one's superiors
to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
地震の揺れが下から突き上げるように来た。
The earthquake shaking came as if thrusting up from below.
怒りが胸の奥から突き上げてきた。
Anger surged up from deep within my chest.
波が船底を激しく突き上げた。
The waves violently thrust against the bottom of the boat.