Synonyms for turmoil

Grammar : Noun

Spell : tur-moil

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɜr mɔɪl

Top 10 synonyms for turmoil

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Définition of turmoil

Origin : 1520s, perhaps an alteration of Middle French tremouille "mill hopper," in reference to the hopper's constant motion to and fro, from Latin trimodia "vessel containing three modii," from modius, a Roman dry measure, related to modus "measure." Attested earlier in English as a verb (1510s), though this now is obsolete.

noun chaos

Example sentences :

Hast thou heard the saying of Gwgan, After escaping from the turmoil?
Extract from : « Y Gododin » by Aneurin

All the agitation and turmoil of the last few months seemed to fall away from him.
Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim

I have so often come to them from the heat and turmoil of controversy.
Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

Just think of it—all that fuss and all that turmoil over something so obvious.
Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby

Then, in the turmoil of his mind, there was no thought of the girl.
Extract from : « The World Beyond » by Raymond King Cummings

The turmoil and the uproar were congenial to my vexed spirit.
Extract from : « The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Tales » by Arthur Conan Doyle

London was unusually quiet after the roar and turmoil of the day.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Amid all the turmoil of his soul, the incident had arrested him.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

In his life of turmoil and bloodshed he had halted to secure for her the right to a principality.
Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

They had stood through all the turmoil as their master had long since trained them to stand.
Extract from : « The Twins of Suffering Creek » by Ridgwell Cullum

Antonyms for turmoil

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