sturm und drang

1. A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) (synset 114002658)
   "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"
   referred to in: government, political science, politics - the study of government of states and other political units
   is a type of: disorder - a disturbance of the peace or of public order
   subtypes:

   • agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest - a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
   • roller coaster - anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down)
   • violence - a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
   same as: turbulence, upheaval

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