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UNRESTS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word unrests. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word unrests. (close relations)
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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

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

disquiet
nounn
noun

• a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

verb

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

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

tumult
nounn
noun

• a state of commotion and noise and confusion

• violent agitation

• the act of making a noisy disturbance

turmoil
nounn
noun

• a violent disturbance

• violent agitation

• disturbance usually in protest

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

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

ferment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a substance capable of bringing about fermentation

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

verb

• be in an agitated or excited state

• work up into agitation or excitement

• cause to undergo fermentation

• go sour or spoil

fermentation
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol

tempestuousness
nounn
noun

• a state of wild storminess

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

Best Hypernyms For UNRESTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for unrests, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
agitation upheaval commotion disorder disquiet disturbance ferment turbulence turmoil unrest
Phrases (1)
sturm und drang

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