Turmoil synonyms
tûr'moil'
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The definition of agitation refers to the process of moving something forcefully or violently.
confusion (related)
Bewilderment; distraction
The state or quality of being turbulent:
(Math.) A pattern or state of order existing within apparent disorder, as in the irregularities of a coastline or a snowflake
Something that excites:
An uneasy or troubled condition; unease or discontent:
Rapid fluctuation in the pitch of a sound reproduction resulting from variations in the speed of the recording or reproducing equipment.
disturbance (related)
The definition of a disturbance is an interruption of what should be going on, or a bothersome intrusion.
Strife is defined as the act of conflict or something that is difficult to do.
disarray (related)
An upset stomach.
(Cause of) discomfort.
A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
calm (antonym)
Calm is defined as a state of peace and tranquility.
(Archaic) Strife; contention.
Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
A noisy rushing about; confusion; bustle
Want of quiet; want of tranquility in body or mind; uneasiness; restlessness; disturbance; anxiety.
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order (antonym)
The prescribed form or customary procedure, as in a meeting or court of law:
harmony (antonym)
Structure in terms of the arrangement, modulation, etc. of chords
peace (related)
An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities:
Anxiety is defined as a feeling of being nervous or worried, often as a result of fear of a possible future event.
Upheaval is a sudden and dramatic change or disruption, often that leads to chaos.
A state of agitation, confusion, or excitement.
Anything helter-skelter
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A confused sound of many voices; uproar; tumult
A dish, esp. a mixture of meat and vegetables, cooked by stewing
A slight movement:
The act of waving or fluttering:
Something, such as a yeast, bacterium, mold, or enzyme, that causes fermentation.
An early Romantic movement in 18th-cent. German literature and music
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Violent turmoil:
disintegration (related)
devastation (related)
maelstrom (related)
disillusionment (related)
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Variation in a designated orbit, as of a planet, that results from the influence of one or more external bodies. Gravitational attraction between planets can cause perturbations and cause a planet to deviate from its expected orbit. Perturbations in Neptune's orbit led to the discovery of the object—Pluto—that was causing the perturbation. Perturbations in the orbits of stars have led to the discovery of planetary systems outside of our Solar system.
(Informal) A condition of anxious or heated discomposure; agitation:
anguish (related)
(Place, proper) An old insane asylum (in full, St. Mary of Bethlehem), later a hospital for the mentally ill, in London
The definition of ado refers to a flurry of activity.
Find another word for turmoil. In this page you can discover 48 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for turmoil, like: agitation, disorder, confusion, turbulence, chaos, excitement, uproar, unrest, flutter, disturbance and strife.
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