turmoil

[ˈtɜːmɔɪl]

turmoil Definition

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Using turmoil: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "turmoil" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country was in a state of political turmoil.

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    The stock market has been in turmoil for the past week.

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    The company is going through a period of financial turmoil.

  • Example

    Her emotions were in turmoil after the breakup.

turmoil Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for turmoil

Phrases with turmoil

  • to cause a state of great disturbance or confusion

    Example

    The sudden announcement threw the company into turmoil.

  • a state of great disturbance or uncertainty in a country's political system

    Example

    The country has been in political turmoil since the election.

  • emotional turmoil

    a state of great disturbance or confusion in one's emotional state

    Example

    She was in emotional turmoil after the loss of her father.

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Summary: turmoil in Brief

The term 'turmoil' [ˈtɜːmɔɪl] refers to a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. It can be used to describe political, financial, or emotional upheaval, as in 'The country was in a state of political turmoil.' 'Turmoil' can also be used in phrases like 'throw into turmoil,' which means to cause a state of great disturbance or confusion.