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- [tur-moil]
- /ˈtɜr mɔɪl/
- /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/
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- [tur-moil]
- /ˈtɜr mɔɪl/
Definitions of turmoil word
- noun turmoil a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions. 1
- noun turmoil Obsolete. harassing labor. 1
- variable noun turmoil Turmoil is a state of confusion, disorder, uncertainty, or great anxiety. 0
- noun turmoil violent or confused movement; agitation; tumult 0
- verb turmoil to make or become turbulent 0
- noun turmoil tumult; commotion; uproar; confusion 0
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Origin of turmoil
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; orig. as v.: to agitate; etymology uncertain; perhaps tur(n) + moil
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Parts of speech for Turmoil
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turmoil popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turmoil
noun turmoil
- action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- ado — bustling activity; fuss; bother; delay (esp in the phrases without more ado, with much ado)
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- anarchy — If you describe a situation as anarchy, you mean that nobody seems to be paying any attention to rules or laws.
Antonyms for turmoil
noun turmoil
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- insouciance — the quality of being insouciant; lack of care or concern; indifference.
- ease — freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- easygoingness — The quality of being easygoing.
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