Synonyms of turbulence

turbulence

noun

as in upheaval

a state of violence, confusion, and disorder

There was much turbulence in their town after a string of tragedies.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• upheaval
• commotion
• excitement
• disturbance
• strife
• trouble
• confusion
• turmoil
• stir
• disruption
• unrest
• agitation
• tension
• tumult
• unsettlement
• chaos
• riot
• unease
• havoc
• tumultuousness
• anxiety
• hubbub
• uproar
• threat
• terror
• storm
• shock
• disarray
• revolt
• disorganization
• rage
• outbreak
• perturbation
• rupture
• frenzy
• restlessness
• onslaught
• outrage
• fury
• uneasiness
• disorderliness
• moil
• paroxysm
• fermentation
• disquiet
• ferment
• rampage
• misorder
• disorder
• anarchy
• restiveness
• unquietness
• disquietude
• Sturm und Drang
• queasiness
• inquietude
• welter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• ease
• tranquillity
• calm
• tranquility
• quiet
• order
• peacefulness
• orderliness