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Meaning of turbulent in English
Pronunciation
/ˈtərbjələnt/
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Classifying Adjective
turbulent
Definitions
1.
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Examples
« effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive »
« riotous times »
« these troubled areas »
« the tumultuous years of his administration »
« a turbulent and unruly childhood »
Synonyms
unquiet
2.
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously
Examples
« in a state of turbulence »
« the river's roiling current »
« turbulent rapids »
Synonyms
agitated