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maelstrom

noun
/ˈmeɪlstrəm/

Meaning

A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.

Example Sentences

The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.

Example Expressions

caught in a maelstrom

Synonyms

whirlpool, vortex, turbulence, chaos, turmoil

Antonyms

calm, order, tranquility

Collocations

violent maelstrom, political maelstrom, caught in a maelstrom

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