noun

turbulence

turbulence, commotion, unrest

The plane experienced some turbulence during the flight.

The plane experienced some turbulence during the flight.

The country faced a period of political turbulence.

The country faced a period of political turbulence.

turbulence The market is showing signs of turbulence.

Synonyms: commotion, instability, unrest; Antonyms: calm, stability

From Latin 'turba' (crowd, turmoil). The '-ulence' suffix denotes a state or quality.

Think of a 'turbo' engine making things spin wildly, causing turbulence.

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