turmoil

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

Example Sentences

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

The country was in political turmoil after the election.

The country was in turmoil after the sudden resignation of the prime minister.

Example Expressions

in turmoil

Synonyms

chaos, disorder, unrest, confusion, upheaval

Entry 1

chaos, disorder, unrest

Entry 2

chaos, confusion, disorder, upheaval

Entry 3

confusion, chaos, disorder, unrest, upheaval

Antonyms

peace, order, stability, calm

Entry 1

peace, order, stability

Entry 2

peace, calm, order, stability

Entry 3

order, peace, stability

Collocations

political turmoil, emotional turmoil, in turmoil, economic turmoil

Entry 2

political turmoil, emotional turmoil, in turmoil

Entry 3

political turmoil, economic turmoil, emotional turmoil