turmoil (Meaning)

Wordnet

turmoil (n)

a violent disturbance

violent agitation

disturbance usually in protest

turmoil Sentence Examples

  1. The company's sudden financial losses threw its employees into a state of turmoil.
  2. The political turmoil in the country threatened to destabilize the region.
  3. The divorce proceedings created turmoil in both the spouses' lives.
  4. The natural disaster caused widespread turmoil and destruction.
  5. The student body was in turmoil over the proposed tuition increase.
  6. The loss of a loved one sent the family into emotional turmoil.
  7. The city was in turmoil following a major earthquake.
  8. The economic crisis created turmoil in the financial markets.
  9. The allegations of corruption caused turmoil within the government.
  10. The discovery of the conspiracy sent shockwaves through the community, plunging it into turmoil.

FAQs About the word turmoil

a violent disturbance, violent agitation, disturbance usually in protest

unrest, confusion, turbulence, tension, upheaval, anxiety, excitement, disruption, restiveness, restlessness

peace, tranquillity, ease, tranquility, ease, quiet, quiet, peace, tranquillity, calm

The company's sudden financial losses threw its employees into a state of turmoil.

The political turmoil in the country threatened to destabilize the region.

The divorce proceedings created turmoil in both the spouses' lives.

The natural disaster caused widespread turmoil and destruction.