turbulence
[noun]
Synonyms: confusion, agitation, commotion, disorder, instability, tumult, turmoil, unrest, upheaval

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Contrasted words: calmness, composure, placidity, quiet
Related Words: babel, din, pandemonium, uproar, unruliness, fight, fracas

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tur‧bu‧lence /ˈtɜːbjələns, ˈtɜːbjʊləns $ ˈtɜːr-/ noun [uncountable]

1. irregular and violent movements of air or water that are caused by the wind

2. a political or emotional situation that is very confused Synonym : turmoil:
A period of political turbulence followed the civil war.

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