turmoil

Definitions

The turb part carries the family sense of churning agitation; the -moil ending is of uncertain origin. The result names not a single act but a whole churning state of confusion — inner turmoil, political turmoil. Think of everything stirred up at once with no calm in sight.

Common Collocations

• 1.political turmoil政治动荡
• 2.in turmoil处于混乱之中
• 3.emotional turmoil情绪动荡
• 4.economic turmoil经济动荡

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The country was thrown into political turmoil after the election.

• 2.

  She hid her inner turmoil behind a calm smile.

• 3.

  The markets were in turmoil following the surprise announcement.