n. [ L. turbulentia: cf. F. turbulence. ] The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The years of . . . warfare and turbulence which ensued. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Agitation; commotion; tumult; tumultuousness; termagance; unruliness; insubordination; rioting. [ 1913 Webster ]