Main entry: turbulent, churning, roiled, roiling, roily
Definition: (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
Usage: the river's roiling current; turbulent rapids
Main entry: 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