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turmoil vs flutter

flutter vs turmoil

turmoil and flutter both are nouns.

turmoil is not a verb while flutter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
turmoil Yes No No No
flutter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flutter is a hypernym of turmoil; that is, flutter is a word with a broader meaning than turmoil:
  • turmoil: a violent disturbance
  • flutter: a disorderly outburst or tumult
Other hypernyms of turmoil include commotion, disruption, disturbance, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do.
turmoil (noun) flutter (noun)
disturbance usually in protest the act of moving back and forth
violent agitation the motion made by flapping up and down
a violent disturbance abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
a disorderly outburst or tumult
turmoil (verb) flutter (verb)
wink briefly
beat rapidly
move back and forth very rapidly
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
Difference between turmoil and flutter

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