Turbulent1. (a.) Disturbed; agitated; tumultuous; roused to violent commotion; as, the turbulent ocean.
2. (a.) Disposed to insubordination and disorder; restless; unquiet; refractory; as, turbulent spirits.
3. (a.) Producing commotion; disturbing; exciting.
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