Turmoil meaning

What does “turmoil” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“turmoil” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a violent disturbance.

turmoil

noun

  1. a violent disturbance

    “the convulsions of the stock market”

  2. violent agitation

    Synonymstumult
  3. disturbance usually in protest

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University