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turmoil

tur·moil [ túr mòyl ] (plural tur·moils)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. confused disturbance: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance

2. event causing confusion: a disruptive event that causes confusion, commotion, or disturbance
a leader untroubled by the nation's turmoils

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]
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