turmoil

[tur-moil] / ˈtɜr mɔɪl /

NOUN

chaos

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiety confusion disturbance riot strife trouble tumult turbulence unrest violence

STRONG

agitation ailment anxiousness bedlam bustle commotion disorder disquiet disquietude distress dither ferment flap flurry free-for-all fuss hassle hubbub lather mix up noise pandemonium pother restiveness restlessness row ruckus stir to-do uproar whirl

WEAK

hectic topsy-turvy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness composure contentment happiness order peace tranquility

STRONG

agreement contentedness health pleasure quiet relaxation silence

WEAK

harmony

Example Sentences

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Impeachments in the Philippines have marked periods of political turmoil.

From BBC

Still, Pop Mart isn’t immune to the current market turmoil, and some wonder if it has peaked.

From The Wall Street Journal

“So Norwegian has been hit from multiple directions: internal turmoil and oil prices.”

From Barron's

Year to date, the S&P 500 is down 4.6% through Friday, thanks to turmoil in the Middle East.

From Barron's

Still, analysts note that the current market turmoil could be harder to resolve than some others in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal