English > Sturm und Drang: 1 sense > noun 1, stateMeaning | A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally). |
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Synonyms | turbulence, upheaval |
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Category | politics, political science, government | The study of government of states and other political units |
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Narrower | agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest | A state of agitation or turbulent change or development |
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roller coaster | Anything characterized by abrupt and extreme / extreme changes (especially up and down) |
violence | A turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc. |
Broader | disorder | A disturbance of the peace or of public order |
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Spanish | solevantamiento, turbulencia |
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Catalan | daltabaix, turbulència |
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