1. turbulent or agitated; churning violently

1. present participle of roil; making turbulent or muddy by stirring up

Examples

• The roiling waters made it dangerous to swim.
• Storm clouds created roiling skies above the city.
• The controversy left the community in roiling turmoil.
• She watched the roiling river carry debris downstream.
• The roiling emotions made it hard to think clearly.
• Wind was roiling the surface of the lake.
• Political tensions were roiling the nation.