noun
- violent or unsteady movement of air or water
- states of conflict, confusion, or disorder
Examples
- The pilot warned passengers about expected turbulences during the flight.
- Ocean turbulences made the crossing particularly rough.
- The country experienced political turbulences after the election.
- Economic turbulences affected markets worldwide.
- Social turbulences marked the decade of change.
- The aircraft encountered severe turbulences over the mountains.