17
vortex(noun, turmoil, tumult, turbulence, rotation)
16
whirlpool(noun, water, rotation, river)
11
eddy(noun, turmoil, tumult, turbulence, rotation)
10
whirl(noun, turmoil, tumult, turbulence, rotation)
8
swirl(noun, turmoil, tumult, turbulence, whirlpool)
7
confusion(noun, excitement, agitation, mess, disturbance)
7
stir(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
7
tumult(noun, confusion, commotion, turmoil, uproar)
6
disorder(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, mess)
6
gulf
6
turbulence(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
6
turmoil(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
5
agitation(noun, excitement, confusion, disturbance, commotion)
5
bedlam(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, mess)
5
commotion(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
4
whirlwind
4
ado(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
3
fuss(noun, excitement, confusion, agitation, disturbance)
3
gurge(rotation, river)
2
ambush
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