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Meaning of turbulent in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈtərbjələnt/

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  1. 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. 2. (of a liquid) agitated vigorously

    Examples

    • « in a state of turbulence »
    • « the river's roiling current »
    • « turbulent rapids »

    Synonyms

    • agitated

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