
Turmoil
Outside Events
Use 'turmoil' to describe situations affected by unexpected or significant events.

The stock market went into turmoil following the unexpected news.
Intensity
'Turmoil' often indicates a high level of intensity and seriousness in a situation.

The city was in turmoil during the riots.
Public Sphere
'Turmoil' is commonly used with issues in the public domain, like politics or economics.

The government reshuffle caused political turmoil.
Compare with
AgitationChaosCommotionConfusionDisorderDisturbancePandemoniumTumultTurbulenceUpheaval
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