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Turmoil (Noun)

Meaning 1

A violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The city was plunged into turmoil as rioters clashed with police in the streets.
  • The company's financial troubles sparked turmoil in the stock market, causing shares to plummet.
  • The sudden death of the CEO sent the company into turmoil, with employees scrambling to adjust to the new leadership.
  • The country was in turmoil after the natural disaster, with widespread destruction and chaos.
  • The news of the scandal sent the government into turmoil, with officials resigning and investigations launched.

Synonyms

  • Convulsion
  • Upheaval

Hypernyms

  • Disturbance
  • Flutter
  • Hurly Burly
  • To-do
  • Hoo-hah
  • Commotion
  • Kerfuffle
  • Hoo-ha

Meaning 2

Violent agitation.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The city was plunged into turmoil as rioters clashed with police in the streets.
  • The country was in a state of turmoil after the sudden overthrow of the government.
  • The region has been in turmoil for years, with constant fighting and instability.
  • The turmoil of the war had left deep scars on the minds and bodies of the soldiers.
  • As the company filed for bankruptcy, the employees were thrown into a state of turmoil, unsure of their futures.

Synonyms

  • Tumult

Hypernyms

  • Agitation

Meaning 3

Disturbance usually in protest.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Excitement
  • Agitation
  • Upheaval
  • Hullabaloo

Hypernyms

  • Disturbance
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