C1nounpoliticsemotions
US/ˈtɜːr.mɔɪl/
UK/ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/
a state of great confusion, worry or disorder
In context
The country was in political turmoil after the election.
Losing her job left her in emotional turmoil for months.
Global markets were thrown into turmoil by the news.
Words that go with turmoil
adjective + noun
- political turmoilYears of political turmoil scared away foreign investors.
- economic turmoilMany small shops closed during the economic turmoil.
- emotional turmoilDivorce can cause great emotional turmoil for children.
- inner turmoilHe smiled for the cameras despite his inner turmoil.
verb + preposition
- thrown into turmoilThe tournament was thrown into turmoil when the star player was banned.
noun + noun
- market turmoilGold prices rose during the market turmoil.