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English noun: turmoil

1. turmoil (state) a violent disturbance


SamplesThe convulsions of the stock market.


Synonymsconvulsion, upheaval


Broader (hypernym)commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do

2. turmoil (feeling) violent agitation


Synonymstumult


Broader (hypernym)agitation

3. turmoil (act) disturbance usually in protest


Synonymsagitation, excitement, hullabaloo, upheaval


Broader (hypernym)disturbance









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