Synonyms: turbulent, churning, roiled, roiling, roily
Definition: (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
Usage: the river's roiling current; turbulent rapids
Similar words: agitated
Definition: physically disturbed or set in motion
Usage: the agitated mixture foamed and bubbled
Synonyms: riotous, troubled, tumultuous, turbulent, disruptive
Definition: characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Usage: effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive; riotous times; these troubled areas; the tumultuous years of his administration; a turbulent and unruly childhood
Similar words: unquiet
Definition: characterized by unrest or disorder
Usage: unquiet days of riots; following the assassination of Martin Luter King ours was an unquiet nation; spent an unquiet night tossing and turning