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Turbulent

  1. adjective

    (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

    the river's roiling current

    Similar: churning, roiling, roiled, roily

  2. adjective

    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

    effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive

    Similar: disruptive, riotous, troubled, tumultuous