turmoil

Meanings

• noun

  A state of great confusion and commotion; tumult; uproar.

  - "The city was in a state of turmoil after the unexpected announcement."
  - "The turmoil in the crowd made it difficult for the speaker to be heard."

• noun

  A tumultuous or stormy condition of the sea.

  - "The ship encountered a turmoil on the open sea."
  - "The sailors braced themselves against the turmoil as the storm grew stronger."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

chaos , disorder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turmoil
tremolo , stirred , whirled , swirled , twirled , curled

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Variants

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turmoil , turmoils

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘disturbance, tumult’): from Old French turmel, probably from a Germanic source (compare German Wirbel wind, storm, whirlpool).

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Trivia

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1. The word turmoil comes from the Old French word turmel, which means ‘whirlpool’.

2. Turmoil is often used metaphorically to describe emotional states, such as inner turmoil or turmoil in relationships.

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Related Concepts

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1. chaos: A state of complete disorder and confusion. Turmoil is a type of chaos that involves commotion and uproar.

2. confusion: A state of being uncertain and unable to think clearly. Turmoil often leads to confusion as people struggle to make sense of the situation.

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Culture

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Turmoil has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to depict chaos, conflict, and emotional turmoil. It is a common theme in novels, poetry, and plays. In music, turmoil is often represented through dissonant harmonies and complex rhythms.

How to Memorize "turmoil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowded room filled with people shouting and pushing each other. This is what turmoil looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word turmoil with chaos, confusion, and commotion. Remember, it's a state of uproar and disorder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word turmoil with a memorable phrase, such as ‘Tumult and Turmoil: Total Upheaval, Mayhem, and Outrageous Loudness’.

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