turbulence

noun

a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

instability in the atmosphere

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

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Synonyms for turbulence

tempestuousnessn turmoiln tumultuousnessn tumultn choppinessn disturbancen perturbationn bobberyadj unrestn disruptionn chaosn

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