Synonyms for turbulence
ˈtɜr byə lənstur·bu·lence

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1. turbulence

   Synonyms:
   agitation, alarm, anxiety, care, distress, disturbance, eagerness, emotion, excitement, feeling, frenzy, fury, passion, sensibility, sensitiveness, storm, susceptibility, sympathy, vehemence, violence

   Antonyms:
   apathy, calmness, composure, immobility, impassibility, indifference, insensibility, lethargy, phlegm, quietness, quietude, sluggishness, stillness, stoicism, tranquillity, unconcern, unfeelingness

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.5 / 2 votes

1. turbulence, turbulencynoun

   unstable flow of a liquid or gas

   Synonyms:
   upheaval, turbulency

2. turbulencenoun

   instability in the atmosphere

   Synonyms:
   upheaval, turbulency

3. turbulence, upheaval, Sturm und Drangnoun

   a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

   "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"

   Synonyms:
   agitation, uplift, excitement, upthrust, turmoil, convulsion, hullabaloo, upthrow, upheaval, turbulency

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1. • Bad Weather
   • Physical Phenomenon

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1. rough seas

   Submitted by rinat on August 26, 2019  

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1. turbulencenoun

   Synonyms:
   tumult, uproar, disturbance, turmoil, commotion, disorder, confusion

2. turbulencenoun

   Synonyms:
   riot, sedition, mutiny, insurrection, rebellion

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1. List of paraphrases for "turbulence":

   turmoil, unrest, upheaval, churning, disturbance, instability, disruption, agitation, volatility, disorder

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1. List of known nicknames for "Turbulence":

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1. Mary Jo White:

   Despite the popularity and broad success of these funds, their history is not without some turbulence, further regulatory steps beyond additional disclosures may be needed.

2. RJ Intindola:

   The best captains endure the most turbulence and greatest storms.

3. Governors Association spokesman Chris Gustafson:

   Gretchen Whitmer’s wanton disregard for the rules and transparency surrounding her secret vacation to Florida raises serious ethical concerns for Michiganders and ensure that the turbulence is not far behind her, whitmer’s abuse of a slush fund and possible benefit at taxpayers’ expense will not fly with Michigan voters when they vote to fire the damn governor next fall.

4. Sara Norris:

   They had experienced some turbulence which resulted in injuries so they diverted to (St. John's).

5. Kate Andersen Brower:

   I think [ Be Best ] is well-intentioned, and it showcases how well the first lady does when she interacts with children, but I think it's too broad and unfocused, if President Trump could drill down on one part of it, like opioid addiction and babies born to mothers who are addicted, it would be more successful. Being single-mindedly focused would also serve to help people see President Trump contributions to this administration, which I think get lost amid the turbulence.