turmoil

• Nom désignant un état de grand désordre, de confusion ou d'incertitude, souvent accompagné d'agitation violente ou de protestations.

A noun referring to a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often involving violent agitation or protest.

indénombrable

1. State of confusion or disorderB2formal

   A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

   tumulte, agitation

   • The country was in turmoil after the election results.
   • Her mind was in turmoil as she tried to make a decision.
   • The company experienced financial turmoil during the recession.

   Synonymesbedlamchaoscommotionconfusiondisorderdisturbancemayhempandemoniumtumultupheaval

   Antonymescalmharmonyorderpeacestabilitytranquility

2. Violent agitationB2formal

   A condition of extreme agitation, commotion, or uproar.

   Agitation violente

   • The protest caused turmoil in the city center.
   • The crowd erupted into turmoil after the announcement.
   • Political turmoil often leads to social unrest.

   Synonymesagitationchaoscommotionconfusiondisorderdisturbancefrenzypandemoniumupheavaluproar

   Antonymescalmorderpeacequietserenitystabilitytranquility

3. Disturbance or protestC1formal

   A situation of public disturbance, often involving protests or rebellion.

   troubles

   • The government struggled to control the growing turmoil.
   • Turmoil spread across the region as citizens demanded change.
   • The labor strike created turmoil in the transportation system.

   Synonymesagitationchaoscommotiondisorderdisturbancefermentstrifeturbulenceunrestupheaval

   Antonymescalmorderpeacequiettranquility