turmoil

Definition of turmoil

Nouns

a violent disturbance
Synonyms:
convulsion, upheaval
Type of:
commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do
a disorderly outburst or tumult
violent agitation
Synonyms:
tumult
Type of:
agitation
the feeling of being agitated; not calm
disturbance usually in protest
Synonyms:
agitation, excitement, hullabaloo, upheaval
Type of:
disturbance
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion

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