Synonyms for turmoil

Noun

1. convulsion, turmoil, upheaval, disturbance, disruption, commotion, stir, flutter, hurly burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle

usage: a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market"

2. tumult, turmoil, agitation

usage: violent agitation

3. agitation, excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo, disturbance

usage: disturbance usually in protest