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turbulent

/ˈtɜːbjələnt/
adjective
  1. Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous

    "It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas."

  2. Being in, or causing, disturbance or unrest

    "The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history."

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