noun
- plural of turbulency; states of violent disorder or confusion; instances of irregular atmospheric motion
Usage: less common than ‘turbulence’
Examples
- The region experienced multiple turbulencies during the political transition.
- Aircraft encountered several turbulencies during the storm.
- The company weathered various financial turbulencies last year.
- Social turbulencies marked the beginning of the reform movement.
- The pilot warned passengers about expected turbulencies ahead.