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maelstrom

A powerful whirlpool; a situation or state of confused and turbulent movement or upheaval.

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Example

The country was caught in a maelstrom of political unrest that threatened to topple the fragile government.

Synonyms

turmoilupheavalchaoswhirlpool

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