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TURMOIL Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word turmoil. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word turmoil. (close relations)
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upheaval
nounn
noun

• a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

• a violent disturbance

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• disturbance usually in protest

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)

chaos
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

• the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos

• (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

tumult
nounn
noun

• a state of commotion and noise and confusion

• violent agitation

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

commotion
nounn
noun

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

• confused movement

confusion
nounn
noun

• disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

• an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

• a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

disarray
nounn
noun

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)

verb

• bring disorder to

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

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

convulsion
nounn
noun

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

• a violent disturbance

• a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

excitement
nounn
noun

• the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

• the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

• something that agitates and arouses

• disturbance usually in protest

hullabaloo
nounn
noun

• disturbance usually in protest

Best Hypernyms For TURMOIL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for turmoil, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
disturbance agitation commotion disruption flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah kerfuffle
Phrases (1)
hurly burly
Abbreviations (1)
to-do

Alternatives for UPHEAVAL

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