maelstrom

Day 76Level 2

MAYL-struhm

whirlpool

a situation full of strong emotions or confusing events; whirlpool

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

turmoil, agitation, turbulence

Example Sentence:

In the media maelstrom that followed publisher's resignation, critics have framed the issue behind his leaving as a battle between profit and journalism.

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