turbulent
/ˈtɝbjələnt/ adjective B2- Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous. · It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
- Being in, or causing, disturbance or unrest. · The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.
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One evening they were standing on the bridge over a rushing turbulent stream and Cordelia, thinking they were alone, pushed Geraldine over the brink with a wild, mocking, ‘Ha, ha, ha.
This person, a sailor, of turbulent character, and whom I suspected of Bonapartism, has been secretly to the Island of Elba.
At last he made his way through the mob, which was continually increasing and getting more and more turbulent, and reached the hotel.
In a moment he restrained himself so powerfully that the tempestuous heaving of his breast subsided, as turbulent and foaming waves yield to the sun’s genial influence when the cloud has passed.
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