🌪️turmoil

noun
/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/

Meaning

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example Sentences

The country was in turmoil after the sudden resignation of the prime minister.

The country was in political turmoil after the election.

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

Example Expressions

in turmoil

Synonyms

confusion, chaos, disorder, unrest, upheaval
Entry 1
confusion, chaos, disorder, unrest, upheaval
Entry 2
chaos, confusion, disorder, upheaval
Entry 3
chaos, disorder, unrest

Antonyms

order, peace, stability, calm
Entry 1
order, peace, stability
Entry 2
peace, calm, order, stability
Entry 3
peace, order, stability

Collocations

political turmoil, economic turmoil, emotional turmoil, in turmoil
Entry 1
political turmoil, economic turmoil, emotional turmoil
Entry 2
political turmoil, emotional turmoil, in turmoil

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