tur·bu·lence 
/ˈtɚbjələns/ noun
/ˈtɚbjələns/ noun [noncount] 1 : sudden, violent movements of air or water
▪ The plane hit quite a bit of turbulence during our flight. 2 : a state of confusion, violence, or disorder
▪ A period of turbulence preceded the riots. ▪ political/economic/emotional turbulence
▪ The plane hit quite a bit of turbulence during our flight.
▪ A period of turbulence preceded the riots. ▪ political/economic/emotional turbulence
