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turbulence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/tuɾβuˈlẽsjɐ/tur·bu·lên·ci·a
Definition
1Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or a state of conflict or confusion.
Usage examples
“The plane hit an area of severe turbulence.”
“Political turbulence followed the scandal.”
Common combinations
air turbulencepolitical turbulencezone of turbulence