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| agitation |
the condition of being stirred up; turmoil or disturbance. [1/3 definitions] |
| brainstorm |
an incidence of severe mental turmoil or confusion. [1/6 definitions] |
| combustion |
violent disturbance, turmoil, or upheaval. [1/3 definitions] |
| convulse |
to throw into turmoil; agitate. [1/3 definitions] |
| convulsion |
a disruptive turmoil. [1/3 definitions] |
| disrupt |
to throw into disorder or turmoil. [1/2 definitions] |
| disruptive |
causing or caused by turmoil or disorderly behavior. |
| drama |
a state, situation, or series of events marked by emotional conflict or turmoil and capable of arousing emotions in others who are witnesses to such. [1/5 definitions] |
| furor |
turmoil or commotion. [1/4 definitions] |
| hubbub |
the confused activity of a loud, disorderly place; turmoil. [1/2 definitions] |
| hush |
a stillness, silence, or calm, esp. after noise or turmoil. [1/6 definitions] |
| melee |
a confused mingling or turmoil not involving combat. [1/2 definitions] |
| moil |
confusion, agitation, or trouble; turmoil. [1/4 definitions] |
| quiet |
free from disturbance, turmoil, or vigorous activity. [2/14 definitions] |
| rest1 |
relief from mental or emotional turmoil. [1/20 definitions] |
| tranquil |
free from turmoil, disruption, noise, or agitation; calm, steady, or peaceful. |
| turbulent |
in a state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil. [2/3 definitions] |
| unrest |
a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, esp. social or political. |
| welter |
a disorderly mass or turmoil; jumble. [1/4 definitions] |
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