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turmoil
[/ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/]
noun
pl: turmoils
tumulto
1.
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or disorder
The country was in turmoil after the election results.
O país estava em tumulto após os resultados das eleições.
2.
violent or confused movement or agitation
The waves created a turmoil on the sea.
As ondas criaram um tumulto no mar.
3.
mental or emotional disturbance; agitation
She was in emotional turmoil after the breakup.
Ela estava em tumulto emocional após o término.
NYC Slang
hot mess
Synonyms
chaos
confusion
disorder
upheaval
commotion
disturbance
pandemonium
Antonyms
peace
calm
order
tranquility
serenity
stability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tumulto
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bagunça
colloquial alternative, more informal
São Paulo
caos
alternative for extreme disorder
Portugal
tumulto
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
in turmoil - em tumulto / em caos
throw into turmoil - lançar em tumulto
inner turmoil - tumulto interior
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