Meaning & use
turbulence
Violent or unpredictable movement of air or water, or a state of conflict and disorder.
See it in a sentence
The plane shook violently as it passed through severe turbulence over the mountains.
The country faced years of political turbulence after the sudden change in leadership.
A note on using this word
Turbulence is used literally for weather and fluid dynamics and figuratively for chaotic social or emotional situations.
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