maelstrom

Phonetic Respelling: [ meyl-struhm ]

Definition:

n. 1 a great confusion; 2 a strong violent whirlpool dangerous to ships

Sentence:

The news caused a maelstrom of emotion. OR The boat missed the maelstrom.

More example sentences:

The news caused a maelstrom of emotion. OR The boat missed the maelstrom.

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Out of that maelstrom have emerged canonical works.

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The boat missed the maelstrom.

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Synonyms:

confusion; tumult; whirlpool

Antonyms:

calm; peace

How many syllables in maelstrom?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide maelstrom into syllables:

mael-strom

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