n. a state of confusion or agitation; tumult
The classroom was in turmoil after the lizard escaped.
The classroom was in turmoil after the lizard escaped.
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The author states that the family had been spared the turmoil felt in other parts of the kingdom. What does 'turmoil' mean?
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The king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court.
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chaos; commotion; fluster; uproar
calm; harmony; order; peace
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tur-moil
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