Turbulence, n.
Etymology: [L. turbulentia: cf. F. turbulebce.]
The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation. Shak. The years of . . . warfare and turbulence which ensued. Southey.
Syn. -- Agitation; commotion; tumult; tumultuousness; termagance; unruliness; insubordination; rioting.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists turbulence only as an antonym, under apathy.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given