HORNET'S NEST Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase hornet's nest. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HORNET'S NEST
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| agitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • the feeling of being agitated; not calm • disturbance usually in protest • the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously) | ||||||||
| commotion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disorderly outburst or tumult • the act of making a noisy disturbance • confused movement | ||||||||
| disturbance | nounn | |||||||
noun • activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption • an unhappy and worried mental state • a disorderly outburst or tumult • a noisy fight • the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion • (psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness • electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication | ||||||||
| trouble | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of difficulty • an angry disturbance • an event causing distress or pain • an effort that is inconvenient • a strong feeling of anxiety • an unwanted pregnancy verb • move deeply • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed | ||||||||
| turmoil | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent disturbance • violent agitation • disturbance usually in protest | ||||||||
| hornets' nest | nounn | |||||||
noun • a highly contentious or hazardous situation • habitation for wasps or hornets | ||||||||
| wasp's nest | nounn | |||||||
noun • habitation for wasps or hornets | ||||||||
| wasps' nest | nounn | |||||||
noun • habitation for wasps or hornets | ||||||||
