turmoil (noun)

  • 1turmoil — ► NOUN ▪ a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. ORIGIN of unknown origin …

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  • 2turmoil — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ constant ▪ Her mind was in a state of constant turmoil. ▪ great ▪ emotional, inner, internal, mental …

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  • 3turmoil — noun political turmoil in turmoil Syn: confusion, upheaval, turbulence, tumult, disorder, disturbance, agitation, ferment, unrest, disquiet, trouble, disruption, chaos, mayhem; uncertainty Ant …

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  • 4turmoil — I noun activity, ado, agitation, bedlam, bustle, chaos, commotion, confusion, convulsion, discord, disorder, disquiet, distraction, disturbance, excitement, ferment, fracas, fuss, havoc, huddle, imbroglio, jumble, melee, muddle, pandemonium,… …

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  • 5turmoil — noun (uncountable, singular) a state of confusion, excitement, and trouble: The country is in complete turmoil …

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  • 6turmoil — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1526 a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion …

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  • 7turmoil — noun /ˈtɜrmɔɪl/ a) chaos b) disorder …

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  • 8turmoil — noun a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. Origin C16: of unknown origin …

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  • 9turmoil — noun Syn: confusion, upheaval, turbulence, tumult, disorder, disturbance, ferment, chaos, mayhem Ant: peace, order …

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  • 10turmoil — [ˈtɜːmɔɪl] noun [U] a situation in which there is a lot of excitement or uncontrolled activity economic/political turmoil[/ex] Her life seemed to be in turmoil.[/ex] …

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