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Synonyms for turbulent

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · adjective · Reason line included

The senseadjectiveTier 3, RidgelineChange

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

A turbulent and unruly childhood.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

troubled

Same sentence, swapped: A troubled and unruly childhood.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for turbulent as it is used in the sentence above.

churning
amiss
dislocated

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Closest first: other change words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

extendverbunfoldextend or stretch out to a greater or the full lengthRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line glazeverbglassbecome glassy or take on a glass-like appearanceRidgelineHas a reason line hurryverbhastenact at high speedRidgeline leachverbstripremove substances from by a percolating liquidRidgeline breakverbinterruptterminate or endFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line brightenverblightenmake more cheerful through the use of colorRidgelineHas a reason line burstverbbustbreak open or apart suddenly and forcefullyTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line prosperousadjectiveluckypresaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcomeRidgelineHas a reason line

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