turbulence

🇺🇸 /ˈtɜːrbjələns/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɜːbjələns/
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noun
R

A lot of sudden change, trouble, or fighting

The country is going through political turbulence with many protests and changes.

R

Sudden, rough movements in air or water

The plane shook badly because of strong turbulence during the flight.

translation

n. A lot of sudden change, trouble, or fighting; Sudden, rough movements in air or water

Word Forms

Plural turbulences