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HORNET'S NEST Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase hornet's nest. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For HORNET'S NEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hornet's nest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for AGITATION

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