turmoil
Translation
turmoil, confusion, disorder, upheaval
Examples
The country was in political turmoil.
The country was in political turmoil.
Her mind was in a turmoil.
Her mind was in a turmoil.
Grammar Patterns
in turmoil in a state of confusion The country was in turmoil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chaos, disorder, confusion, upheaval; Antonyms: peace, calm, order
Etymology
Likely a combination of 'turn' and 'moil' (to work hard, agitate). It suggests a state of constant, churning agitation.
Memory Tips
Imagine a washing machine 'turning' and 'moiling' (churning) the clothes inside—a perfect image of turmoil.