mael·strom 
/ˈmeɪlstrəm/ noun
plural mael·stroms /ˈmeɪlstrəm/ noun [count] literary 1 : a situation in which there are a lot of confused activities, emotions, etc.
▪ She was caught in a maelstrom of emotions. ▪ the maelstrom of war ▪ a maelstrom of activity 2 : a dangerous area of water that moves very fast in a circle : whirlpool
▪ The ship was drawn into the maelstrom.
▪ She was caught in a maelstrom of emotions. ▪ the maelstrom of war ▪ a maelstrom of activity
▪ The ship was drawn into the maelstrom.
