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- [meyl-struh m]
- /ˈmeɪl strəm/
- /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
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- [meyl-struh m]
- /ˈmeɪl strəm/
Definitions of maelstrom word
- noun maelstrom a large, powerful, or violent whirlpool. 1
- noun maelstrom a restless, disordered, or tumultuous state of affairs: the maelstrom of early morning traffic. 1
- noun maelstrom (initial capital letter) a famous hazardous whirlpool off the NW coast of Norway. 1
- noun maelstrom A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. 1
- noun maelstrom powerful whirlpool 1
- noun maelstrom turbulent situation 1
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Origin of maelstrom
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60 for def 3; < early Dutch maelstroom, now spelling maalstroom, representing mal(en) to grind + stroom stream. See meal2, stream
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Parts of speech for Maelstrom
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maelstrom popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maelstrom
noun maelstrom
- turbulence — the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
- chaos — Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- flap — to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise: A loose shutter flapped outside the window.
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
Antonyms for maelstrom
noun maelstrom
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- organization — the act or process of organizing.
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