turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l 
: a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
Examples of turmoil in a Sentence
The country has been in turmoil for the past 10 years.
a period of political turmoil
His life has been in a constant turmoil.
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“Turmoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmoil. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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turmoil
noun
tur·moil
ˈtər-ˌmȯil
: a very confused or disturbed state or condition
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